Marshall M. Chern

CHERN, MARSHALL M., age 80, died peacefully in Ireland on July 4, 2005. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lillian, of 55 years, his sister Matilda (Henry) Goldfinger, his adoring children, Dennis (Anne) Chern, Evan (Gladys) Chern, and Carrie (Jeff) Weiss, and precious grandchildren, Jason (Krista), Aaron, Lindy, Joshua, Zachary and great grandchildren, Karson and Jake. Marshall was born in Linden, New Jersey and after serving in the Army's 29th Division for 3 years during World War II in Europe, moved to Florida where he graduated from the University of Florida Law School. He was a member of Tau Epsilon Phi as well as Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity. His law practice began in Miami 1949. In 1969 the firm of Chern and Sevin was established with his cherished friend and partner Norman M. Sevin. Marshall was recognized by The Florida Bar for his distinguished and honorable service for 51 years to the public and the legal profession. Marshall was an athlete all his life, running track in high school, playing basketball and baseball in his youth and as an avid tennis player until his demise. A memorial service will be held at a later date. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.herald.com/obituaries.