Julius Marcus

1928 - 2017

Julius Marcus

Portsmouth - Julius Marcus passed away reluctantly and fighting for every breath at Sentara Heart Hospital Saturday March 25th, begging for the chance to "get out of here and go home". Born on January 11th, 1928. He was the son of the late Meyer and Rebecca Marcus, one of 6 children. He was predeceased by older brother Adolph and sister Sarah.

Julius is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jeanne Mussman Marcus, and his 2 daughters, Margie Marcus of Bethesda, MD, and Leslie Marcus Auerbach, granddaughters Rebecca and Katie Auerbach, and his son-in-law, Andrew Auerbach.

He is also survived by brother Dr. Lawrence Marcus of Gaithersburg MD and Gloria Grabenstein and her husband Dan in Harrisburg, and sister Gladys Novey in Baltimore.

Julius graduated from William Penn High School and served 2 years in the army before attending Bloomberg State College, and graduated from Penn State in 1951, where he was president of his fraternity, Alpha Epsilon Pi. Playing basketball starting in high school was a hobby he continued throughout his adult life, playing in a pick up game at the community center well into a time when he was known on the team as "Pops". He worked for several different companies before enrolling as an IRS agent where he found much satisfaction in his 30 year career there.

Julius was known to be very entertaining, with his collection of stories, puns, and jokes always on-hand. These characteristics became the earmark of his personality. His penchant to spin a tale would never disappoint.

A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, March 28th at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts, Norfolk Chapel, followed by a burial in Gomley Chesed Cemetery in Portsmouth. Online condolences may be offered to the family at hdoliver.com