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Edward Marco Obituary

Edward Samuel Marco, 85, a US Navy Veteran, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Nov. 26, after a gallant battle with cancer. Formerly of Chicago, and a Northwestern University graduate, Ed founded Marco Supply Company, Inc. He spent the last 30 years as an active Marco Island resident; serving as past-president of both the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island (JCMI) and the Crescent Beach Condominiums. He traveled the world, and was a member of the Forum Club of Naples as well as the Hideaway Beach Club, where he resided with his loving wife of 60 years, Phyllis. Ed is also survived by his children: Leslye Botta, Lisa Marco Kouba and Lance (Mary Catherine) Marco; grandchildren: Bryan Botta, Amy Botta, Andrew Kouba, Adam Kouba, Samuel Marco and Maximillian Marco; and his brother, Jerome (Gene) Marco. Funeral Services: Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. at JCMI, 991 Winterberry Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145. Interment to follow at Marco Island Cemetery. Those desiring may make memorial contributions in his name to the JCMI or The Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102. Arrangements entrusted to Hodges-Josberger Funeral Home, Marco Island, FL.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 29, 2011.
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The Berg Family would like to send our deepest sympathies for the loss of Eddy. I knew him for many years and respected him in many ways. I always enjoyed our lunches at the Puntillos resturant in East Chicago, Indiana.

Warmest regards to your entire family,

Irwin Berg

January 4, 2012

To the entire Marco family, Custer & Lora
wanted to let you know our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Lora Melia

December 2, 2011

Phyllis, Leslie, Lisa and Lance our prayers are with you. Leanne Hoagland-Smith and Ken Smith along with Dorothy Hickman

November 29, 2011

Phyllis, Leslie, Lisa and Lance, our prayers are with you, Leanne Hoagland Smith and Ken Smith.

November 29, 2011

Lance, MC, Sam,Max and entire Marco family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Embrace the great memories.

Peace,

The Beenblossom's

November 29, 2011

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