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Eugene Marsh

Trenton, New Jersey

Jun 18, 1949 – Jan 29, 2021 (Age 71)

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BORN
June 18, 1949
DIED
January 29, 2021
AGE
71
LOCATION
Trenton, New Jersey

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Eugene Marsh On Friday, January 29, 2021, Eugene Marsh, loving husband, and brother of eleven brothers and sisters and foster brothers and sisters, passed away at age 71. Eugene was born on June 18, 1949 in Lancaster, South Carolina to Joe Francis Blackmon and Ruth Marsh. He enlisted in 1967 in...

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I just happen to have spoken to my wife and daughter about Gene, as we had lunch together at the Washington Crossing Inn to celebrate a birthday. It was a general discussion but, my words were by someone who recalls Gene, with deep admiration and respect, from our visits at the Maidenhead Bagel Shop, in Lawrenceville. My condolence to his family and friends. He is missed on this anniversary.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

My condolence to the Marsh family and Gene's many friends. I met Gene at the Maidenhead Bagel Shop, in Lawrenceville, about 2000 or 2001 shortly after I moved back to the Village following retirement. There was a group of guys and a few women who frequented the place for early morning coffee and Gene would occasionally stop in and sometimes chat for a while.
I spent a lot of time in Portland ME during 2008-2013 but, thereafter, when I returned to the Village I have no recall of seeing...

A true example of an American success story.

When Mr. Marsh entered the room, he dominated it with Grace, kindness, wisdom and great passion. His achievements were legendary at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center as a man of compassion and a staunch advocate for his fellow Veterans, especially Veterans of color. His baritone voice commanded and demanded attention as he advocated for health equity for underserved Veterans. He also was a rising star in Washington, D.C. where he raised his voice for Veterans as a member of the IRB,...

Peace and Blessings to the Marsh family. My condolences. Mr. Marsh is an inspiration to me through his shining example as a compassionate brother and wise elder, he will be missed.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.