Marvin Frank London

1931 - 2017

Marvin Frank London obituary, 1931-2017, Claymont, DE

Marvin Frank London

1931 - 2017

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

Marvin London Obituary

Published by Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory - Wilmington on Jun. 25, 2017.
Marvin was born Feb 23, 1931 in Atlantic City, NJ to Jack and Alberta London. Raised in Pleasantville, NJ, he loved boating, fishing and hunting. In his youth, he served as a Marine Sgt. during the Korean War. Upon leaving the military, he married Grace Frances DeMeis on April 14, 1953. They raised a family of five. Marvin worked at and eventually retired from the Philadelphia Inquirer as a Foreman in the Type Making Department. He is survived by his wife Grace, his five children, two granddaughters and five great grandchildren. He will be missed by his family and many friends. Service will be held at the Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE on Sunday July 2, 2017 at 3 pm. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home from 1-3pm.

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July 3, 2017

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Sue Caputo

July 3, 2017

Dear London Family,
My thoughts, prayers and tears have been with you today as you celebrated the life of Uncle Marv.
I wanted to share a memory I have, as I have many but this one stands out..
Uncle Marv was going to teach me how to change the break pads on my car. If you knew him you know it was a learning experience but what is the best part of this, "He took the time to show me"..... That is the kind of heart he had, a BIG heart.
Uncle Marv and his family took my into their home and treated me as family as I still am to still to this day..
I thank you Uncle Marv for teaching me more than you know..
RIP my friend. Love always, sue...

July 2, 2017

Dear Grace & Family, Maryann & I would like to share our condolences on the passing of our friend Marvin (Whitey). He was a true friend, also a great fishing, crabbing & boating buddy! Not to mention work & drinking pal! He will be missed! Kirk & Maryann Bailey

Jon Paris

July 2, 2017

Dear Grace, Steve, Ronnie, Marie and Mark,

My warmest condolences to you all.

It was a true pleasure to have the London family as our neighbors on Shelly drive. Marv was so good to our family and especially my father whom Marv would selflessly help do mechanical things around the home.

Marv took me deep sea fishing several times as a child. Boy, were some of those trips adventurous! I remember the ocean swells as large walls of water as we headed out from Barnacate Light NJ. All the other boats were rushing back to dock. Marv was courageous as well as determined.

Marv was a good man and kind man. He will be remembered with a smile by the Paris family.

Love,
Jon

BETTY GRIER

July 1, 2017

Dear Grace,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your husband, Marvin.Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember your husband coming into the cafeteria at Claymont with his homemade desserts. He always had a kind word for all the women there. Your memories will get you through this rough time, as well as your family's support.
With sympathy,
Betty Grier

Ed & Mary Lou Mayer

June 30, 2017

Ed and I will always remember Whitie as a true friend who was always there to help and to give you his honest opinion. He will be truely missed. May he rest in peace in God's hands.

June 29, 2017

Sincere condolences to the family. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure in your heart and it lives forever. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace, Hosea 13:14

Karen Lutton Humphreys

June 29, 2017

So sorry for your loss Kenny and I have all of you in our prayers

Steve Webster

June 28, 2017

My condolences to the entire family. So sorry for your loss.

Greg Wiessner

June 28, 2017

Dear Steve -
I am very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Peace be with your family.
Sincerely,
Greg Wiessner

Lori Norman

June 28, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Steve.

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