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Born in Sharon, Pa., he graduated from Westminster College and completed graduate studies at both Boston University and the University of Connecticut.
He dedicated his life to the profession of teaching and will be remembered as a man who touched the lives of many. Some he taught, struggled in their early years with learning disabilities, but with his help, went on to become accomplished professionals in the fields of medicine, law and business.
From 1957—2003, Marvin was the director of the Worcester Reading Institute & Teachers Store.
He was the former chairman of the Worcester Campfire Girls. Additionally, he was awarded two keys to the city of Worcester for community service. He held the chairmanship of the Central MA Reading Association during his career. He was a member of the Cape Cod Synagogue and former member of Temple Emanual in Worcester.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothea "Debbie," and son, David, both of Centerville. He also leaves his daughter, Martha "Mardi" Skoegard and her husband, Morgan, of Marstons Mills, as well as a brother, Sidney Konigsburg and his wife, Mae, of Hollywood, Fla. He was predeceased by his brothers, Dr. David Konigsburg and Leonard Kongisburg. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Elaine Konigsburg and Shirley Konigsburg; granddaughter, Kelly Shelley and her husband, Mark Shelley, of Cape Cod, as well as many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at the Cape Cod Synagogue, 145 Winter St., Hyannis, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Children of Israel Cemetery, Middle Road, Haverhill. The family will receive friends at the home of Debbie Konigsburg, Thursday evening, Friday until sundown, Saturday evening, as well as Sunday evening.
Memorial donations may be made to the McCarthy Care Center, a hospice organization, 73 Service Road, Sandwich, MA 02537.
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Donna Ryan
November 27, 2008
Mrs. Konigburg and family:
I wish too send my condolences to you and your family. Both you and Mr. Konigsburg changed my life. I spent one summer being tutored by Mr. K, and once a week through the rest of high school. Through his compassion for helping myself and others I am now working as a Behavorial Therapist with Autistic children. I cannot thank him enough for the confidence he gave me in those few years. I would stop in to say hi, he never forgot his students, always asking how things were going. To this day it brings a smile to my face just thinking of him and what he did for me and all the others.
THANK YOU MR. KONIGSBURG!!!!
Anne Marie Baltoumas
November 19, 2008
Mrs. K, David, Mardi...I am so very sorry to hear about Mr. K. You know how much he meant to "The Galipeau's". Our love and prayers are with you all.
November 11, 2008
Dear Debbie,
Patti and I are very sorry to learn of your loss. You and Marvin were a wonderful, loving couple who were so devoted to each other. You are both warmly remembered by us. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
In sympathy,
Paul Clancy
Jane McDurman
November 10, 2008
Mardi,
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Please know that my heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.
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Matthew Connole
November 7, 2008
Mrs. Konigsburg please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sheryl Walsh
November 6, 2008
Mardi,
I know much of the sorrow you are feeling. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. From Jennifer, Samantha, and me we extend our deepest sympathies at your loss. Your dad was proud of you and all that you accomplished.
Jennifer & Robert Minshall
November 6, 2008
Mardi, we were sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May you remember the good times and the memories you created together.
Richard Thompson
November 6, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Eric Radzik
November 5, 2008
My thoughts are with you with loss of your Husband & Father. The Summer I worked at The Teachers Store was great fun Marvin kept me laughing. He always had a great smile on his face every day. He will be solely missed by all the lives he touched.
Elena and Robert Miglorino
November 5, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Martha Strachan
November 5, 2008
I am truly sorry to hear of your
loss. Marvin definitely left a legacy
in the field of literacy. The Central
MA Reading Council is one of ten
councils affiliated with the Massachusetts
Reading Association and recently
celebrated its 45th anniversary
as a member of the International
Reading Association.
Last spring the Central MA Reading
Council (C.M.R.C.) received its
24th Honor Council Award at the
International Reading Association
Annual conference in Atlanta, GA.
Marvin and Debbie are recipients of
the I.R.A. Celebrate Literacy Award
from the C.M.R.C. for their numerous
community reach out literacy efforts.
My condolences to your family.
Sincerely,
Martha V. Strachan
President of C.M.R.C.
David & Barbara Britt'Currier
November 5, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Staff of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home Funeral Service Incorporated
November 5, 2008
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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