Martin Walshin, founder of Martin Walshin Inc., died of lung cancer at age 72. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., Walshin was a teenager when he joined his father in the plumbing business. In 1960, Walshin and his wife, Iris, started Martin Walshin Inc., a company that distributes temperature controls for heating, cooling and refrigeration systems.
Walshin was very active politically, creating the Committee to Abolish Term Limits. This movement began as Walshin said a mayor needs more time to complete development initiatives. His group gained support but was ultimately defeated on the last November ballot.