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Marty Mesmer died peacefully at his home in Ashburn, VA, on Tuesday,
February 8, 2011 surrounded by his very loving family and his many friends.
He had leukemia. The family would like to say a special thanks to all the
caring and compassionate oncology nurses at Virginia Hospital Center.
Marty was a devoted and loving husband to Elaine, and a proud and devoted
father to sons Mike and Marc and daughter Katie. Marty was the son of the
late Fred and Dorothy Mesmer. He is survived by his siblings Ricky and Joe
Mesmer, and a sister, Dori Stanwick, and predeceased by his brother John.
Marty was born in Washington, DC and was a proud graduate of Gonzaga
College High School and the University of Maryland.
He leaves behind a large loving extended family as well as many friends who
cherished him for his kind spirit and enthusiasm for life. His also shared his
passion and love for the game of basketball by coaching both youth boys and
girls teams for years in his community.
Mr. Mesmer began his career in real estate, eventually establishing Walsh,
Mesmer and Associates and then merged with Fred A. Smith Company where
he was a partner and President.
He is a member of St. David's Episcopal Church in Ashburn, Va. where a
memorial service will be held on Saturday February 19, 2011 at 11 a.m. The
family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Marty's name to
Capital Hospice, Philanthropy Office, 2900 Telestar Court, Falls Church, VA
22042.
Published in The Washington Post on February 13, 2011