Martin Tucker, 92, of Connecticut and Venice, Florida, died peacefully at home in Redding, Connecticut on August 3. He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Frances Wilmot Tucker, formerly of Fairfield, and brother Robert Tucker. He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut in January 1928. In 1945, he graduated from Central High School and enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was honorably discharged in 1947 as an Electrician’s Mate (Telephone), and attended University of Bridgeport. He was employed for 37 years at Sikorsky Aircraft, most recently as a Senior Program Administrator in Purchasing, and Production Control. He and Fran lived in Milford, Connecticut, near Gulf Beach, for 54 years, from 1961-2015. After retiring, they wintered in Venice, Florida, and later moved there full time. Together, they enjoyed the beach, the swimming pool, ballroom dancing, and meeting friends at the VFW, Moose, and Elks Lodges in Florida, and the Milford, Stratford, and Shelton Senior Centers in Connecticut, travel, and especially spending time with their family. Marty enjoyed listening to Fran sing karaoke, playing pool with the guys at Bay Indies, and bowling with the Sikorsky Club. He attributed his longevity to chocolate and ice cream daily, and did not use a walker till age 92. He watched Jeopardy and completed 6-10 crossword puzzles daily, and never got dementia. He will be remembered for his cheerful disposition and sense of humor, survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Tom Mayper and grandchildren Alex and Jessie, of Redding, Connecticut, sisters and brother-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be virtual via Zoom, evenings, August 20, 21, and 23. For the Zoom links or more information, call Laurie, or email : martytucker1928@gmail.com . Family and friends are welcome to share a photo or story here: https://www.facebook.com/martin.tucker.5817
