Martin Kantrovitz

Martin Kantrovitz, 79, of Naples, FL died on Sunday, September 27, 2020. Martin was born on January 28, 1941 in Boston, MA, a son of the late Gabriel and Vera (née Snyder) Kantrovitz. A lifelong resident of Boston, he had been visiting Naples since 1996 and became a permanent resident of Naples 2 years ago. He was a graduate of Boston University School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree and did his undergraduate studies at Northeastern University. Martin practiced law for over 50 years, first with his father at Kantrovitz & Kantrovitz in Boston, and more recently with his son, Michael who now operates the firm. He was a career-long member of the National Lawyers Guild and was voted Lawyer of the Year by the Guild in 2005. He enjoyed teaching and practicing mock court trials with students at Trinity Catholic High School in Newton, MA. He was very dedicated to his clients and loved the people he served. Martin was a member of the Bocce group at Talis Park. He was also an avid golfer, loved fishing, swimming in the ocean, fine dining, superb wines and nature tours especially at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. He loved to travel and enjoyed many trips to Nantucket and Key West with his dear friends, Jan and Ed and just one year ago travelled to Portugal with them. He is survived by his loving wife, Joanne M. Sheridan of Naples, FL; his 5 children, Pamela Johnson of Mansfield, MA, Suzi Belanger of Easton, MA, Julie Bertram of Mansfield, MA, Michael Kantrovitz (Amelia) of Belmont, MA and Larisa Kantrovitz of Portland, ME; three grandchildren, Katie Johnson, Nolan Kantrovitz and Lily Kantrovitz. He is also survived by his sister, Ellen Chella (Paul) of Norton, MA; his brother, Sherwin Kantrovitz of Tampa, FL and numerous nieces and nephews. His funeral service will be held on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 11:30 AM at Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 S. Tamiami Tr., Bonita Springs, FL. Burial will follow at Naples Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until the time of service. His funeral will be live-streamed to allow virtual attendance beginning at 11:25 AM on the Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home and Crematory Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Shikanys-Bonita-Funeral-Home-Crematory-370726593264894 A memorial service for Martin will be held in the Boston area at a later date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Martin may be made to the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary 375 Sanctuary Rd., Naples, FL 34120, or to Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105. To sign his guest register or to leave online condolences please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Martin Kantrovitz

January 28, 1941 - September 27, 2020