Marshall and Marian met in 1960, after Marshall was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, on a blind date arranged by Jay Rosenhaus and Rhoda Stopnik in Queens. Marshall lived in Forest Hills and Marian lived on Union Turnpike, so he had to ride two buses to see her—but the match was instant.
They married on January 14, 1962, and initially lived in Forest Hills. In 1965, they moved to Stuyvesant Town, where they raised their three children—Rebecca, Joshua, and Deborah. In 1971, the family moved to the Riverdale section of the Bronx, where Marshall and Marian lived for 35 years. Both commuted into Manhattan and enjoyed all the city had to offer: museums, concerts, theater, dining, and nightlife.
Marshall's career was primarily in real estate property management, beginning with his work in the Lindsay administration and concluding at Jewish Services for the Aging. He devoted his career to helping the working people of New York City—keeping rents reasonable, providing housing and services, and enriching the soul of the city.
Marshall and Marian loved to travel, venturing extensively abroad and exploring Cuba, Turkey, London, Italy, and national parks, especially those of the Southwest. He was well regarded for his awareness of current events and literature, his sarcastic humor and sharp wit, and, especially, his powerful martinis.
In 2006, Marshall and Marian retired to Sarasota to enjoy the weather, the beach, and more travel—and to welcome their three children and five grandchildren: Sally, Raine, James, Stella, and Samuel. Marshall will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends.
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The saddest moment is when the person who gave you the best memories becomes a memory. Our hearts are broken by the loss of Marshall.
