I met Tattoo Marty many years ago, while photographing tattoo contests around the county...Wickham Park, Brevard Cultural Alliance, and others. The man was an icon in our area of the Space Coast, and indeed...beyond!! Many times, he’d show up at a party, and join in with the cooking...ask ol’ Smitty about THAT!! If there was a celebrity performance in the area...he was there!! And his work was impeccable...some of the best I’ve seen. He’ll be missed. But, ya know, when the BIG MAN calls you, you’ve got to go. On Sunday, Feb. 1st., a huge gathering of Marty’s friends, family, and clients got together at Am. Legion#81 in Melbourne, and had a celebration of Marty’s life. The family spoke, there was a prayer, after which the whole crowd formed up and motored to Long Point Park, near Sebastian, a favorite haunt of Marty’s. A toast was offered to his memory, and it was a place to swap “Marty stories!” A very inspiring day. I believe he was looking down and smiling...for sure!! RIP Marty, and GOD bless you all…
Miserable George
