Martin C. "Marty" Landesman, 71, of Utica, passed away Thursday April 12, 2018 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, with his loving family by his side. He was born October 27, 1946, in Utica, the son of the late Ernest and Rachel Philipson Landesman. He was educated in Utica schools and attended Utica College. At one time he was employed as a Mental Health Attendant at Utica Psychiatric Center. He later owned and operated, along with his wife, Raffael's Unlimited Fashion Apparel. Marty was currently employed as a Data Research Operator with Zogby Analytics. Marty enjoyed playing cards with his buddies, visiting casinos and race tracks, traveling to Las Vegas and cruising every port in the Caribbean Islands. Together for 31 years, he is survived by his wife, Virginia Hardt Landesman; three brothers, Jerry, Eddie and Laura and Allan; three nephews, Seth, Joshua and Eathan; mother-in-law, Virginia Gina Hardt; sister-in-law, Regina Talerico and Mark; brother-in-law, Tom Maugeri; nieces, Kelly, Chelesea, Ashley and Jamie; nephew, Tommy; great nieces, Bella, Carmella and Arya; and his canine companion, Boca. He was predeceased by his father-in-law, Charles "Buddy" Hardt; his sister-in-law, June Maugeri; and his first canine companion, Bubbles, who will always remain in his heart. The funeral will be Sunday at 11 am at Congregation Zvi Jacob Synagogue, 110 Memorial Parkway, Utica, with Rabbi Howard Matasar officiating. Interment will be in Tiferith Zvi Cemetery, Whitesboro. Meeting with the family will take place Sunday from 10-11, prior to the funeral. In memory of Mr. Landesman, kindly consider Congregation Zvi Jacob Synagogue. Arrangements are with Bentz Funeral Service, Inc., New Hartford.