Bruce Sakow

I met Bruce Sakow about 6 or 7 years ago. His girlfriend and my wife were friends through work back when we lived in upstate NY and they wanted to get together again and catch up and to meet Bruce. We all got together for dinner & drinks and Bruce and I hit it off very well. He was a screenwriter, big into movies and music, had even written a few Marvel comics as well, and was just an all around good guy. We had a lot in common and had a lot to talk about.

About a year or so back, Bruce got in touch with me about a screenplay he had written that he wanted to make into a comic and would like to have me do the artwork for. We all got together again at their home in NJ to talk it over, have dinner, and spend some time catching up on life. The girls talked shop upstairs, Bruce and I hit the basement, broke out his Stratocaster, plugged in, kicked back, played guitar and talked about comics, movies, music and things guys talk about when they get to just hang.

We had decided to stay in touch more and we went to their wedding the next year. It was a small wedding with their kids, family and close friends in a Buddhist temple in Manhattan. It was very cool and we were honored to be there.

Subsequent get-togethers were put on hold as Bruce had developed some medical issues. Bruce talks a little about it in this Video here. We stayed in touch through emails working on the Comic together and keeping each other updated on life.

Last night Bruce passed away with his family by his side.

He was a good man and very kind. We will all miss him.

Bruce, enjoy your further adventures.

So long, pal.

Comments

[Bob Almond]

I'm so sorry to hear that, Warren. You're always welcome to call me if you feel like talking, pal.
Best,
Bob

[Warren Martineck]

Thanks Bob

[Anonymous]

Don't be dismayed by good-byes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends.

[Warren Martineck]

Well put.