Marty R. Bergholtz

May 17, 1966 - May 1, 2015

Martin R. “Marty” Bergholtz, 48, of Bemus Point, N.Y., died on Friday, May 1, 2015 in Staten Island Hospital, Staten Island, N.Y. His loving mother was by his side through these last few months in Staten Island Hospital. He was born on May 17, 1966 in Salamanca, N.Y., the son of the late Robert W. Bergholtz and Diane Milks Bergholtz of Bemus Point, N.Y. He was a 1984 graduate of Chautauqua Lake High School. He participated in band, chorus, Cross Country running, golf and basketball. He attended Edinboro University and also was a graduate of a Bartending School in Orlando, FL. Marty enjoyed golfing, snowmobiling, jet skiing and downhill skiing. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He always had a warm smile on his face. Marty started his bartending career at Rosie O’Grady’s in Orlando for a year and a half. He continued to charm and serve his patrons in Bemus Point at the Italian Fisherman for five years, The See-zurh House for five years and the Surf Club for six years. For fifteen years Marty spent his winter bartending at Holiday Valley, Ellicottville, N.Y. Marty had been bartending at Seneca Alleghany Casino for the last eleven years and recently was bartending in the Chairmen’s Lounge. Marty is survived by his mother Diane Milks Bergholtz, of Bemus Point, N.Y., his companion, Vikki Vahl, of Jamestown, and her three children, Taylor, Haley and Ryan; by one brother, Greg Bergholtz and his wife, Yvonne of Simsbury, Conn; two nephews, Kyle and Kevin Bergholtz of Simsbury, Conn; one step niece, Kate Demchek, of Fresno, Calif.; his uncle and aunt, Richard and Kay Bergholtz, of Mount Dora, FL. He is also survived by five cousins. No visitation or funeral service will be held. A private visitation will be held by the family at a later date. A Celebration of Marty’s life will be held at Steener’s Pub, 3022 Route 430 Greenhurst, N.Y. on May 17th (his birthday) from 12:00 PM (noon) until 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Bemus Point Fire Department, P.O. Box 306 Bemus Point, NY 14712. Burial will be in Little Valley Cemetery, Little Valley, N.Y. To light a candle or to send condolences to Marty’s family visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com