Isaac Martin “Marty” Fierberg of West Hartford, beloved husband of 64 years of Janet (Merliss) Fierberg passed away on October 6, 2012 at the age of 88. In addition to his devoted wife, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Michael Fierberg and Elyse Gellerman of Denver, CO and his daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Morris Morgenstein of Avon, CT. Survivors also include three adored grandchildren, Daryn Sundheim and Carrie Morgenstein and their spouses and Jeffrey Fierberg and three great grandchildren. Marty leaves his brother Jed Fierberg and is predeceased by his brother A. Arthur Fierberg.
Born in Hartford, he was the son of Elsie (Sillman) and Morris A. Fierberg. He was a graduate of Weaver High School and the University of Connecticut School Of Engineering. Marty served in the US Army Signal Corps during World War II in the US, Italy and Austria. In 1948 Marty joined his father in a small plumbing and heating business, The Morris A. Fierberg Company. During the next twenty-five years he built the business into the largest mechanical contracting business in central Connecticut, installing plumbing, heating, air conditioning, sprinkler systems and electrical work in many of the large commercial buildings in the greater Hartford area. During his business career he started many businesses including MAFCO Electric Company, Constitution National Bank, Mechanical Maintenance Company, Guarantee Service Company, Yankee Sheet Metal Company, Boca Raton First National Bank and Capital Resource Company of Connecticut, and Mobile Cellular Telephone, Inc.
Marty was a past president and life director of the Greater Hartford Jewish Federation, the President of the Hebrew Home and Hospital and President of the University of Connecticut Foundation. Marty, together with his wife Janet, endowed the Fierberg Lecture Series in Judaic Studies at the University of Connecticut. Marty was also a member of Beth El Temple and a past member of Tumble Brook Country Club and the Boca Grove Country Club. He was a member of MENSA and Intertel.
Marty was a good and caring man, a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He believed in being philanthropic with both his time and his resources. He was a man of character known for his quick wit, kindness, generosity and business acumen. He will be missed by the many people he touched during his lifetime.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 9:30AM at Beth El Temple Cemetery, Jackson St. Ext., Avon with Rabbi James Rosen officiating. A memorial period will be observed Wednesday at the home of Martin’s daughter Ellen Morgenstein, 99 Northgate, Avon, CT. Arrangements are entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions or to sign the guest book for Marty, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.
A special note of thanks from the family goes to JFS Care at Home and the compassionate aides who cared for Marty throughout his final months.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made may be made to Jewish Family Services, 333 Bloomfield Ave., Suite A, West Hartford, CT 06117.
We met Marty late in his life, when his granddaughter Daryn married our son, Doug Sundheim in 2008. We know that Marty was well-known as a man of admirable accomplishments, in business, his community, and his family. it's the latter, however, that we appreciate most, for his choices that ultimately brought his wonderful family into our lives.
From: Carol & Harvey Robbin
From West Hartford, CT
Posted On: October 9, 2012
Deeply sorry for your loss.
Marty was a true gentlemen and mentor. I always remember him with great fondness.
From: Stan Newborn
From West HartfordCT, CT
Posted On: October 8, 2012
Remember a true gentleman and mensch Isaac Fierberg.
Rest in Peace.
Shalom,
Stan
From: Bennett Miller
From West Hartford, CT
Posted On: October 9, 2012
Jan - What wonderful memories we all have of Marty. From the golf courses in Florida to the round table in the Grille room at Tumblebrook. Marty's stint as the long time treasurer of CFG Ltd.was the highlight of those events, both droll and accurate. Robert Benchley couldn't have been more entertaining. Marty was the most unflappable person I've ever known - a rare quality in modern America. So sorry for your great loss. Love Bennett
From: Rick Robinson
From West Hartford, CT
Posted On: October 9, 2012
Dear Fierberg Family - Marty was instrumental in my legal career and was a role model for me in community leadership. He was incredibly accomplished and incredibly nice. He leaves a real legacy here. We'll all miss him. I feel awful I'll be in New York on business for the funeral and the shiva. You have myn deepest sympathies.
From: Sam Blumenthal
From Jupiter,, Fl
Posted On: October 10, 2012
Jan and family;
Marty was a class act! He was very helpful to me when I had the responsibility for the installation of the 27 hole irrigation system at Tumble Brook CC in the early 90's. I remember playing golf with him at Boca Grove and going back to Jupiter loaded up with oranges and grapefruit.
My condolences.
Sam Blumenthal
From: Arlene Goodwin
From Storrs, CT
Posted On: October 11, 2012
To the Fierberg Family,
May you find comfort from family and friends to help ease the pain of your loss. Dr. Fierberg touched so many lives, and made each of them special, and more memorable.
