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Marvin Borodkin Obituary

Colonel Marvin Borodkin age 88, passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; his brother, Robert; son, Mark; daughter-in-law, Christina and four grandchildren, Peyton, Morgan, Brooke and Colton. Friends and family will gather on Saturday, April 16, 2011 for an open house memorial at the family home in Tucson from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Military honors presentation will be around noon. Contact Chris at 480-390-8463 for more info. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his name to the Arizona Humane Society. Please see his full tribute on DignityMemorial.com.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 10, 2011.

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John Borodkin Jr

April 26, 2011

I met Marvin several years ago while he was on a vacation up here in Alaska. He got in touch with me through the internet
My condolences to the Borodkin family.

Fred Ruelas

April 12, 2011

Mark, Chris & family. We were very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts & prayers.

Fred & Rae Ann Ruelas

April 12, 2011

My condolences to the family. I met Marvin in 1985 or 86 when visiting with my father Robert Borodkin of Fair Lawn, NJ--Marvin's older cousin.
Neil Borodkin
Nyack, NY

April 12, 2011

April 11, 2011

He was a smart, intelligent man with a wonderful sense of humor! I will miss him, and pray for his family and their needs. I was one of his nurses with Dr Leff and shall always remember him. God Bless you all. Lori

April 10, 2011

Marvin demonstrated such a fine personal relationship with me. His deep understanding coupled with ethics that resulted in my role model. I shall never forget his friendship. I will miss him. My prayers are with the Borodkin family.

April 10, 2011

Marvin was a wonderful friend and one who Iadmired for his knowledge and work ethics. I shall never forget his personal friendship. Extend my prayers and sympathy to his wonderful family.
Sonny Solot

April 10, 2011

Our Prayers are with Marjorie and the entire Borodkin Family. Marvin will be very greatly missed by all his many friends and by his beautiful family.
Howard S., Michell B.,
Justin B. and Tima M. Horne

April 10, 2011

Howard S. Horne, Michelle B. Horne,
Justin B. Horne and Tina M. Horne
"Our prayers are with the Borodkin Family

April 10, 2011

John Carter

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