Philip "Phil" R. Martin

Philip Raymond Martin, 73, formerly of Manchester, CT, died after a five-year battle with dementia, at his home in Bluffton, SC, on January 26th, 2026.

Phil was predeceased by his mother, Betty Guiheen, step-father, Patrick F. Guiheen, father, Howard Martin, his brother, Patrick T. Guiheen, and his sisters, Rosemary Guiheen and Kathy Slater.

Phil is survived by his wife, Cindy Ragan, his daughter, Pamela Zurawek Martel (Michael) of Hardeeville, SC, his daughter, Patricia Martin of Ellington, CT., and his two grandchildren, Aidan and Addison Zurawek of Ellington, CT. He also leaves behind his brother, Michael Martin of NC, his sister, Evelyn Paine of NC, his sister-in-law, Debbie Guiheen of Middletown, CT and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Phil was born in Hartford, CT to a working class Irish family. He served eight years in the Navy, followed by a long successful career in computer programming. Phil was an extremely funny, intelligent, charming, sarcastic rascal who loved to laugh and make people laugh. He loved music, singing, movies, celebrity trivia, dancing, playing the guitar, board games, golf, and walking for miles in his cowboy hat. He will forever be loved.