Obituary of Martin Deitsch

Martin Deitsch Rock Hill, New York March 8, 1926 - January 1, 2013 Martin Deitsch, a serial entrepreneur in Sullivan County, known affectionately as "Uncle Marty" by two generations of extended family and friends, died at Orange Regional Medical Center on New Year's Day of natural causes. He was 86. Upon returning from the Navy where he served in Australia during World War II, he worked in his family's candy store in Monticello. That experience ignited a series of business ventures in Sullivan County's hospitality industry. Mr. Deitsch launched The Green Door restaurant with his brother, Maurice, was a partner in the Capri and Raceway Motels, owned and operated Knobby's Bar and was involved in the gym, Physical Graffitti. In October of 2002, he married Rosemary Heins in a private ceremony and he was rarely seen without her by his side. "These have been the happiest ten years of my life," he'd remark at every opportunity. Marty Deitsch is survived by his adoring wife, Rosemary and her children: Kenny, Kathy and David; daughter in laws: Debbie and Stacy; and beloved grandchildren: Becky, Erica, Amy, Joey, Justin, Jenna, and Haley. Marty had a special relationship with all of his nieces and nephews: Michael, Lynn, Howard, Helen, Hope, Lisa and Dana and adored his grandniece Maddy, grandnephew Ben and godson Michael. There will be a private graveside service at Landfield Avenue Synagogue in Monticello Arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home of Monticello. For further service details, to leave an online condolence, or for directions to the cemetery, please visit www.josephngarlickfuneralhome.com