Robert Edwin Martinez Jr.

Robert "Bobby" Martinez Jr., 72, passed away after a lengthy illness on April 27, 2020 in the arms of his love at his home in LaPlace, LA. He was born in New Orleans on February 12, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. Martinez Sr. and Edwina Noonan Martinez, and his sister, Betty Walker. He is survived by his sisters, Anne Lynne Martinez of Terrytown, LA and Carol Thomas of Mobile, AL. Bobby was married to Carolyn Sullivan for 48 years and she was the love of his life for 53 years. He was the very proud father of their three sons, Robert III "Robbie" (Jennifer) of LaPlace, LA, Randall "Randy" (Angelique) of Smyrna, GA, and Donald (Kristi) of McKinney, TX. He was a proud Grandaddy to seven grandchildren, Robert IV, Nathaniel, Adelaide, Laurel, Henry, Donald "Matthew", and Madelyn.

First and foremost, Bobby was a genuine, sincere, loving person.

He was a graduate of Cor Jesu. He enjoyed meeting with fellow graduates at their monthly lunches. He attended University of LA Monroe and Southeastern LA University Hammond.

Bobby loved radio broadcasting and all music. His beautiful voice was his trademark. In his very young childhood, he even had his room setup like a radio station control room. Early in his career, he was an On Air personality and Station Manager/Vice President of WCKW. During this time, he was also the owner of Traffictalk, which provided on air traffic updates, and he was the president of the LaPlace Business and Merchants Association. After 17 years, he then went on to his" ideal" job as On Air and General Manager at KIKR in Conroe, TX. Throughout his career, Bobby taught at The Broadcasting School of America, was a member of the ABC Radio Network Affiliates Board of Directors, the Conroe Rotary Club, and was on the Public Relations Committee for the Salvation Army. He was also a contributor and planner for the Montgomery County Local Emergency Committee. He returned to New Orleans in the 90’s to join WWL/WSMB radio and retired in 2011 after 50 consecutive years in radio.

As a season ticket holder for many years, Bobby was a true Saint’s fan and loved going to the games with his sons. He also made hundreds of children happy as "Santa" in the River Parishes throughout the 70's and 80's. He was also a member of The West Highland White Terrier Club of America. Bobby loved his "Westies"

The family thanks Dr. Jessica C. Ochsner for being an advocate for Bobby and for her outstanding compassionate care and support and Connie Brown, RN for her “always there" friendship.

A private memorial was held for Bobby by his family.