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the island. Donations also can be made to The Center of Anna Maria Island or carolinacrown.org.

Marty Tupin

able to break his dedication to Publix and he wouldn’t have it any other way. He enjoyed working in the yard, drum and bugle corps music, aviation, and keeping up with the local fishing community during breakfast at Peach’s on the island. He will be missed and is survived by daughter, Lilly (Ralph) Butcher; grandson, Alex (Amber); and great-grandchildren, Jackson and Aveline. He will also be missed and forever in the hearts of the Eurice and Garcia families. Ernie supported the communities in which he worked and lived and to continue his legacy, simply lend a helping hand to a neighbor on

Marty Tupin passed away peacefully on Aug. 1, 2023, at Tidewell Hospice in Bradenton at the age of 62, just shy of his 63rd birthday. Marty was born in Ohio on Aug. 30, 1960 and later moved to Florida with his father and three siblings. He is survived by his son, Cory Herrick; grandson, Jace Herrick, of Michigan; sister, Judy Tupin (Charles) Mossorofo of Venice, Florida; nieces, Terry, Lacy, Brooklyn and Viva; nephews, Kevin and Jason; brother, Carter Tupin; and sister, Lynn (Brian) Apple.

Marty was a third-generation commercial fisherman in Cortez and also a fabricator who repaired both wooden and fiberglass boats. He was an accomplished local artist and his work can be seen in various haunts, including the Drift In in Bradenton Beach. He was always seen with his beloved dog, Seine, who was named after the fishing net. Marty was a friend to many locals and enjoyed sharing his catch of the day with them. Marty, you will be missed but not forgotten.

Marty’s family will host a celebration of life on Sunday, Oct. 1 from 5-8 p.m. at Star Fish Co., 306 46th Ave. W., Cortez. Proceeds from the donation box will benefit Marty’s son, Cory. The Drift In, 120 Bridge St. in Bradenton Beach, will host a celebration of life on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. Attendees are invited to bring a dish to share and to also share their stories and memories of Marty.