LIKE us on Facebook, FOLLOW us on Twitter, and SIGN UP for our newsletter. Dear Andy, thinking about you, about Paul and when our paths crossed in the last 20 years. You had dinner at my mother's house in Winthrop so many years ago. If I remember correctly he remembered Me. We all marveled together, and I will never forget his sense of wonder and curiosity that day and many others. He organized bike festivals at a proposed Morristown “Eco Center,” and pedaled in a Friday evening “Critical Mass” ride in which everyone sported Marty wigs. On August 10, 2019, American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey In 1994, Marty’s Reliable Cycle expanded to Succasunna (now Randolph). “It was an act of bravery, going through something horrific with grace. “We want to make Morristown a more livable, fun place to live,” he said. He was a friend of our planet and a personal friend of mine. And friends. We walked together with Andy and Jack and our friends Evelyn and Janet in conservation land behind our home in Boxford. “It’s where you got your first bike,” Wehring said. ADVERTISE on Morristown Green. But costs keep rising. She was raised in Mission Viejo, California where she attended the Viejo Elementary School followed by the Newhart Middle School and then enrolled for high school at the Capistrano Valley High School. Eric Jude Crewe rose to stardom as the son of American pop-star, Ricky Nelson.He became the major topic for talks in the media, ever since he was born. His father, who confessed to molesting every child in his class, killed himself behind bars in 1995. Just a few occasions, but each time was a blessing and a treasure, then and for the years to come. A funeral service is planned for 10 am on Monday, May 6, 2019, at Temple B’Nai Or, at 60 Overlook Road in Morristown. I miss him already. He explored buying a cheese shop in Vermont, said his son Jesse. “It was before my grandmother died,” Epstein recalls. We will continue to update details on Jesse Epstein’s family. I was often a repeat customer within a few days and he saved me from a parental reprimand. My thoughts and prayers are with Epstein family…Morristown and the world lost a good one! We both fondly remember him and send our condolences from our family to yours. Paul was a hero. Today it’s home to a Colombian restaurant. Yet Marty had just bought a Trek electric bicycle. I feel like it captured Marty’s life and legacy so well. . I believe his profile is on the Quincy gas tank. “One of the things he always impressed on me was, it’s important just to be nice, and to do the right thing. He began his professional life as a teacher, but then switched to the banking and finance sector in various roles, working at Bear Stearns before forming his own firm. Explore Jesse Epstein's biography, personal life, family and real age. And friends. Many thanks for all you have done. We were classmates at Albert Einstein and colleagues at the East Boston Relief Station. It made me laugh and it made me cry. We do it because we, like you, believe an informed citizenry is vital to a healthy community. Jesse proposed two months later and they tied the knot in March, 2013. He was a visionary activist, but also funny, human and passionate. I have wonderful memories of you and Paul. He wishes that real women could look more like the images on "his wall of beauty." Kevin, such a wonderful article and tribute to Marty, !! “He’s a very positive person, a happy man. He was freed in 2001. Marty hailed from a family of entrepreneurs. Almost to his last breath, Marty was hatching plans to make September’s Gran Fondo–a series of bucolic rides that have raised $1.5 million for charity since he started the event in 2011–bigger and better. 4909 Total post views. EPSTEIN, Paul, MD Of Brookline, 67, beloved husband of 44 years of Andy Epstein and father of Jesse and Benjamin Epstein, grandfather of Isaiah, father-in-law to Gavin Thomas. Father – Gordon H Grannis (Chiropractor) Mother – Trish (Graphic Designer) Siblings – Misa (Sister), Emi (Sister) Others – Donald Frederick Grannis (Paternal Grandfather), Margaret “Peggy” Harriman (Paternal Grandmother), Raymond Ketsuyoshi Sugano (Maternal Grandfather) Manager. Afterward, cyclists are invited to join a bike procession to escort Marty to his final resting place, Beth Israel Cemetery in Cedar Knolls. David Epstein, 80, died on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 in a local hospital. Marty went public with his condition at last year’s Gran Fondo, stressing the importance of early detection and urging everyone to get regular checkups. It was also during this time my wife and I met Andy and 2 very young children. She then pursued a college degree at the University of South Carolina (USC) where she grad… Marty worked so hard at the store in those early days that his son Jonathon, then 4, asked, “Where does Daddy live?”. Hope became his watchword, and an experimental drug, Keytruda, his magic bullet. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. “He called us ‘the people who do s—,'” Dempsey said, her eyes brightening. We can't be with you on Tuesday, but we are holding you in our hearts and will be in touch soon. He planned to start a club and lead rides for people like him—people recovering from illnesses, or just plain out of shape. Kadie Dempsey, who works in community outreach for the Mayo Performing Arts Center, said she will cherish memories of early mornings volunteering with Marty at events all over town. The service also will be streamed online. Just to be a friendly person and nice to other people,” Jesse said. He boasted of walking 180 feet, now a major achievement. Kina Grannis was born on 4 August 1985 in Mission Viejo, Orange County, California, United States. Maybe it just needs a Jump. While he would get a master’s degree in recreation from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Marty would not get comfortable in a saddle until his 40s– and that was on a low-slung recumbent bike. by Jesse KornbluthJeffrey Epstein didn’t abuse underage girls in a vacuum. Jesse Epstein. **WINNER - BEST DIRECTOR - Savannah International Film Festival 2006 **WINNER - THE JESSE EPSTEIN HUMANITARIAN AWARD - Cleveland International Film Festival 2006 **WINNER… Mac an Athar / His Father's Son (2005) on Vimeo He even kept grinning when an errant cyclist nearly flattened him at the finish line of the 2014 Gran Fondo: “He exuded love — for his family, his friends, our community at large and the planet,” said Paul Miller, who helped Marty start the nonprofit Sustainable Morristown in 2009, when they served on the Morristown Partnership. Kina Grannis was born with the full name Kina Kasuya Grannis on the 4th of August 1985. Through grueling chemo- and radiation treatments, Marty never missed an opportunity to praise the doctors and hospitals who kept him alive, or to express thanks for the legions of fans who showered him with love as he shared his medical journey on social media. Discover the real story, facts, and details of Jesse Epstein. Nina Olff. Her mother, Trish, is Japanese and a professional graphic designer. He won NBA championships with Houston for two times. He was such a ray of sunshine. Tireless activist and champion of human rights, environmental justice, early sentinel of the dangers of fossil fuels, co-founder of the Center for Health and the Global Environment. bike procession planned for Marty’s funeral, Monday, May 6, 2019. Paul will be missed very much. Family members had been with Marty into the wee hours, reading him messages of love that were posted online. Jesse Epstein father’s name is under review and mother unknown at this time. What a great model citizen for all of us to emulate. May your happy memories offer you sustenance at this time of enormous loss. Photo by Kevin Coughlin “One of the things he always impressed on … Any talk of his grim prognosis was banished. What might be happening in this micro-climate to produce this beautiful life form? Share to let others add their own memories and condolences. !…thanks so much….Morrristown needs more heroes who do good things for our town, just like Marty did !! They met while attending Capistrano Valley High School in 2002; Jesse was in the grade below Kina. Ed Murray | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Thanks for your kind words, Faith. We gotta admit, this bit of news caught us by surprise. I cannot believe he's gone. He was 69. We all were so lucky to have him. “I have you and my family and my friends… My end game is not to die.”. Marty became the first chairman of Sustainable Morristown, which advocates for environmental causes and social equity. Tumors and treatments had weakened his left side, and a diet pumped through a feeding tube had stripped many pounds from him. Andy-we are so sorry for your loss, and our thoughts are with you. He did such good work in the world, as I always thought he would. Thank you so much. I am sure you know how much his being and his work were needed and appreciated. . To Andy and the whole Epstein Family -- Paul was a bright light. He was recuperating from pneumonia, which family members suspect was a reaction to the experimental treatment that was his last hope. In late January, he slowly climbed into the saddle to make a fund-raising pitch with fellow cancer survivor John Hyland. Genealogy profile for Jesse Epstein Jesse Epstein (deceased) - Genealogy Genealogy for Jesse Epstein (deceased) family tree on Geni, with over 190 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Your dad brightened our lives. Marty was one of a kind. He had plans, big plans, for his rechristened Garden State Fondo. He staged “commuter challenges,” Madison-to-Morristown “races” involving electric bicycles, electric cars and trains, as part of his grand strategy to save the world with bicycles. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Margery Epstein. Dear Kevin, This is Molly, Marty’s daughter. Marty had been working in the small engine department of the family’s auto parts shop, in the Mount Kemble Avenue building now occupied by J&S Designer Flooring. !…thank you, Kevin…. Andy, I am so very sad for your loss, Even though we saw each other so rarely in recent years,I was thrilled each time we bumped into each other. The passion for destruction is also a creative passion. “I have too much to live for,” Marty reminded her, and himself. “She said, ‘Look, you could either inherit $500, or I can spend it now and get you a camera.‘ It totally changed everything.” For most of her life Epstein has been fascinated by … Bicyclists lead a procession to the cemetery in Cedar Knolls following the funeral for Marty Epstein, Monday, May, 6, 2019. We’re selling not just the event, but the uniqueness of New Jersey. I will always remember Paul for his faith in humanity to ultimately do the right thing. Paul Epstein showed us what it means to see and care about those outside our own zipcode. “It’s a devastating loss to the community,” Mayor Tim Dougherty said on Thursday. When his companion Diane Doherty, a pillar of support, gently tried to brace him for the possibility he might wash out of the clinical trial, Marty would not hear of it. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. Dear Andy, Shocked to get this news. However, when Dee-Dee is introduced to the art of photo-retouching, his perceptions of beauty are called into question. He made so many important contributions to the world and was such a kind and caring person. With help from his wife’s family, Marty bought the business. God speed Marty! Marty generated smiles in all sorts of innovative–even wacky–ways since opening Marty’s Reliable Cycle on Speedwell Avenue in 1978. Lots of love to you and your family. While stringing up Hannamus (Hanukkah/Christmas) lights at his house, Jesse's father, Tim, fell 12 feet and hit his head. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. “He was in the best shape of his life,” said Jesse. He left much too early, but certainly Paul made his mark on many people and communities and will be remembered. Photo by Kevin Coughlin Sunday’s Fondo starts at 7 am and will include routes of 105-, 73-, 61-, 42- … Listen closely, and you will hear a biker’s thank you at the end of this video: In November, Marty’s illness took a grave turn. Jeffrey Epstein didn’t abuse underage girls in a vacuum. “It’s gonna be really fun,” Marty promised. I also remember going to his other place in Roxbury but it read now Randolph! It had had three owners since moving in the 1940s from Newark to 116 Speedwell Ave., about a block from the present store. I admired Paul so much, as a lifelong activist and friend. I just learned about Paul's passing and my heart goes out to you all. “It’s my father’s personality and connections to the community that have brought such awesome business to the store.”. By JENNIFER EPSTEIN. She was so impressed when Paul helped clear off the table. Reporting the news takes time, money and hard work. Wish this story could have had the happy ending everyone was praying for. He entered the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York for what family members thought would be the last time. After graduating from Rider College with a business degree in 1972, he wanted to start his own venture. TANDEM BIKERS: Jesse Epstein with his dad, Marty Epstein, at the 2018 Gran Fondo NJ. Jesse first met Alexis in September, 2012 at a race after being introduced to her by her father who he was friends with. Both your work in Mozambique in hard times and then in solidarity in the US was inspirational. Peace and love, Joyce Singer. CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Rev. I am so sorry for your loss. Jesse, an avid mountain biker, nudged his dad onto two wheels and taught him how to use clip-on pedals. Vicki and Rochelle. With help from his executive director, Bill Ruddick, Marty’s creation has become a happening that draws 2,000 cyclists from near and far to Morristown every year. I remember fondly learning to see patients with him in the old East Cambridge Clinic and in home visits around the Portuguese neighborhood. God grant you Peace. He discovered gorgeous fungi on beaver-felled trees that held both mystery and data. Morristown apartment pitch gives board, lawyers plenty to ponder, Developer trims proposal for apartments at South and DeHart. The owner of Marty’s Reliable Cycle lost his five-year battle with metastatic prostate cancer on Thursday morning. “It’s very simple, but they are words to try to live by. And that’s what Jesse plans to carry forward. Andy: Sending you and your family lots of love. I guess we just weren't paying close enough attention. Marty Epstein, one of Morristown’s most iconic and beloved figures, who put generations of North Jersey families on two wheels, made the town a cycling mecca with his annual Gran Fondo NJ, and vowed to “save the world with bikes,” has died. I will remember many times laughing and learning together. My husband Pablo and I loved Paul and treasure the light he shined in our lives as a mentor, colleague and friend. Cathleen McElligott and Jack Stewart, Dear Andy and family, my deepest condolences to you and your family on this very sad loss. During a rare checkup, Marty heard his doctor joke: “You’re so fit, I’m going to find something wrong with you!”, “When anybody sees Marty today, they ought to just say thank you, because Marty has done more for cycling in New Jersey than anyone,” Trek Bicycles CEO John Burke said at the 2018 Gran Fondo, praising Marty’s “amazing attitude.”. I just wanted to thank you for the thoughtful and well crafted article you put together about my dad. Details below. So please, CONTRIBUTE to MG or become a monthly SUBSCRIBER. A very bright light in the medical community has been extinguished. Send your deepest condolences with fresh flowers. He will be in my heart forever. When I saw him at the Community News reunion he looked well and, of course, never said anthing about being ill. We knew they were working and had toured together but we never knew they were dating! Kind regards, Janot Mendler de Saurez, Someone you do not even know is thinking of you and wishing you courage and strength at this challenging time. He was a wonderful and caring person. There are so many memories I have of Paul! Her WHERE HIS FUNERAL IS IS NOT FAR FROM ME BUT I HAVEN’T DRIVEN SINCE B4 NYE/NYD WHEN I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL. He had weakness in his left side, so they ordered a CT. -- David Goodman & Sue Minter (Vermont). A memorial service to celebrate Joel’s life will be held on Saturday, January 24th, 2015 at Town and Country Caterers, 922 South Route 9W, Congers, NY 10920, (845) 268-9291. A handful of celebrities need only one name. Jesse Friedman relented and was sentenced to up to 18 years in prison. Please accept my deepest condolences. “I’ve willed myself to live. She is of half-Japanese and half-European descent. For this fall, Marty was shooting higher. In his honor, I bet the Grand Fondo will be of epic proportions this year! I hope there can be some comfort in knowing the power of his legacy of wisdom and love for the earth. We called him Dr. Paul. “Marty never denied it,” Epstein said. Fondly, Virginia Kovner. Andy, Jessie and Ben, I am so sorry to learn about Paul. May you, his family, rejoice in the blessing of having lived so much of your life with him. Dear Andy, We are so shocked by the news of Paul's passing. My prayer will always be with all of you. He was just an inspiration,” said Tom Werder, executive director of Morris Arts. As you said, my dad got s**t done, and you got this done right. At age 65, Marty had just completed his first “century,” biking 100 miles in a day. It’s even harder to think of Morristown without Marty. I always enjoyed Dr. Epstein coming into Doyle's Cafe in Jamaica Plain for his meals years ago. He was determined to see those plans through. My deepest sympathies to Paul's family and friends. I am happy to know he had a family, children, a grandchild, and ever so many friends. Paul was a shining star out there for so many of us. All our love . Gran Fondo Executive Director Bill Ruddick was with Marty when he passed at the Holly Manor hospice in Mendham, near the Patriot’s Path trail where the bike store’s youth team often rides. Somehow, he rallied. Dears Andy, Jesse and Ben - although we have not met knowing Paul it feels as though we know you, and in the last few years noticed Paul spoke constantly of his family, especially with his special gentle loving pride in Jesse & Ben's various endeavors! Support Quality Journalism in Greater Morristown. New Jersey has a lot to offer that people don’t know,” said one of the greatest boosters the Garden State has ever seen. I remember Dr. Epstein from the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Days. Crewe’s father was an American rock & roll star, musician, singer-songwriter, and actor. Jesse Epstein remembers exactly when her life changed. Paul was a gentle and kind man who could persuade with knowledge. More recently, Paul gave me an understanding of climate change and health through his writing. Word/rumor began trickling out a couple days ago that Kina Grannis had gotten married to Jesse Epstein (otherwise known as Imaginary Friend). He had enablers. Jesse Epstein noted in later years he would start calling his father “Maury,” and told people coming into the shop that was his real name. I wish you peace and contentment in the days to come. Jesse, Ben, and Andy: I'm so sorry for your loss. I love you guys since the day I met you back in Princeton Street, Elaine the baby sitter at times. In addition to Commerce Garage and Firefl.ai, I’m also full-time Dad @TheYesFamily (instagram, facebook, youtube and yes.family) a fun loving adventure family saying YES to new experiences and destinations with our 4 kids (7 and under). Thinking of you lots. He showed me the ropes and opened my eyes to events I knew little about. Through her mother, she has Japanese ancestry. Fate almost gave the world Marty’s Reliable Cheese Shop. “No words can describe how much he meant to Morristown, and beyond. Jeffrey Edward Epstein (/ ˈ ɛ p s t iː n / EP-steen; January 20, 1953 – August 10, 2019) was an American financier and convicted sex offender. His diagnosis, in the summer before the 2014 Fondo, was shocking. “It’s gonna be remarkable. EPSTEIN, Paul, MD Of Brookline, 67, beloved husband of 44 years of Andy Epstein and father of Jesse and Benjamin Epstein, grandfather of Isaiah, father-in-law to Gavin Thomas. Jackson Jr. 'still struggling,' dad says. It has been so many years since I have seen Paul and so tragic that he died so young. “As a board member, he pushed us… we were the lead organization for sustainability because of Marty. I’ve known Marty since I was a kid coming up to Hopatcong & Marty’s in Morristown was the place we went to have our bikes fixed. In Morristown, there was only one Marty, an irrepressible character with an untamed white Afro, boundless enthusiasm and a herculean will to live. Marty Epstein, who vowed to save the world with bicycles, has died, Greater Morristown Weekend Preview: Blaire, Kennedys and the Kentucky Derby, Morristown man charged with hiding fake gun outside Morris County building, A discussion with the director of ‘MLK/FBI’, Bells of St. Peter’s will toll 400 times in national COVID memorial, Jan. 19, Pandemic sidelines Morristown’s St. Patrick’s parade for second year. Dear Andy: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We are sure that his light will continue to show the way for all of us for generations to come. He envisioned 4,000 people packing a weekend extravaganza to include two stages of music; food, beer- and wine-tastings; discounted meals, a Fort Nonsense hill climb, and a bicycle film festival. A Hackettstown shop followed in 2006. Business acumen was not the secret to the franchise’s longevity, according to Jesse, who started running the shops when his father’s health declined. To keep things light, he modeled bathrobes on Facebook. It’s hard to think of Marty without smiling. Prince. “We’re going to get it done for Marty,” Dempsey vowed. Team Marty’s campaign netted more than $50,000 for research–to help others: Marty was proud of that effort when we spoke at the end of March in a Livingston rehab center. “He didn’t enjoy biking. Rip Marty. God's blessings and comfort to you all at this very difficult time of tremendous loss. IF JESSE EPSTEIN were writing a speech for a school election--something he's done twice recently--he might be inclined to point out that the junior year of high school is a crossroads in a boy's life. He didn’t know anything about it at all,” said Jesse, now 41. He made a difference. With our warmest love and best wishes, we deeply regretted being out of town in November, and continue to miss him deeply. He was a gentleman, and a pleasure to be around. 14 Loves; 0 Comments; 0 Reposts; 564 Views He has always been and will always be held in fond memory among those who remember him there and no doubt in other once uncharted horizons in need far beyond that beckoned to his talents not only as a physician but as a good and special human being. If you’ve read this far… you clearly value your local news. Marty kept bouncing back, pushing the boundaries of the life expectancy for his illness, because of his attitude, his son Jesse believes. Two weeks later, he pedaled the length of New Jersey—216 miles from High Point to Cape May—also in a single day. On August 31, 2013, Grannis married frequent musical collaborator Jesse Epstein in a small ceremony in Los Angeles, California, after they have dated for 11 years. Aretha. diane gantman, Dear Andy, I am so sorry for your loss. Im going back to the mid 80s when I can remember Marty giving me a free bike tube or two when I was a 10-13 year old. Now we need your help to keep producing the local coverage you depend on! Dear Andy and family: Paul walked the talk of social justice, solidarity, struggles against the odds, compassionate care and concern. Dr. Epstein ("Paul" as he asked us to address him) was a founding member of the staff of the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center four decades ago. Regina Donovan, 23 Toxteth St.. My deepest sympathies. Dee-Dee, a Brooklyn barber covers his wall with magazine pin-ups of women. Her father, Gordon, is a chiropractor, and her mother, Trish, is a graphic designer. We were lucky to have him. Long popular in Europe, these daylong rambles virtually were unknown in the U.S. when Marty launched his in 2011. He had enablers. Kina is represented by – Jonathan Kalter of The MGMT Company We first met him through South Africa solidarity work when we lived in Boston, but also knew him as a doctor and friend. But his Uncle Chick, a World War II veteran, did not appreciate his shaggy nephew, a veteran of Woodstock. Share Paul's life story with friends and family. Her father, Kenny “the Jet” Smith is an American former basketball player (6 feet and 3 inches), currently serves as a sports commentator in the National Basketball Association (NBA). 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