Marty Healy- Life Time Achievement Award.
After starting his amateur boxing career while stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia in 1967, the love for the sport of boxing is still part of Marty Healy as he continues his involvement with the Ohio State Former Boxers & Associates, Inc.
In 2004, Healy was inducted into the O.S.F.B.&A. Hall of Fame. During the five years that Healy has been involved with the association, he has been responsible for the Ad Program Book and coordinated the annual amateur boxing show. He also was elected Vice President of the O.S.F.B.& A. in 2007. In 2007, he was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Cleveland Amateur Golden Gloves. Boxing in the 147 pounds division while in the Army, Healy had a record of 6 and 0. To continue his boxing career when he wa discharged from the service in 1970, Healy continued his boxing training with the late Uncle John Giachetti at the Easterbrook Recreational Center and at Giachetti A.C.
At this time in Healy’s boxing career under the trainership of Giachetti was short, he compiled a 4 and 1 record with him. During Healy’s enlistment in the Army, he served from 1967 to 1968 in Vietnam. Healy, who is 64 years old, recently retired from the U.S. Postal Service with 31 years of service. Healy is also a proud member of the Strongsville V.F.W. Post 3345 Honor Guard. An elite Honor Guard that serves as the 7th District State of Ohio Honor Guard and assist the U.S. Dept. of Defense in memorial services.
In 2006, Healy was elected Precinct Committeeman for the City of Brook Park & holds a seat on the Cuyahoga County Democratic Central Committee. In his spare time, Healy enjoys playing golf with friends. Healy and his wife, Phyllis, have two children, Marty, Jr. and Kristen, and a two year old grandchild, Cara, and a grandson on the way in October.