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MARVIN GETTLEMAN Obituary
83, died peacefully at home January 7, 2017 after a long struggle with dementia. Husband of Ellen Schrecker, father of Daniel, Todd, Eva Braiman, and Rebecca, stepfather of Michael and Daniel Schrecker, beloved Gramps to Sha'an, Mariska Braiman, Pazit and Ila Schrecker, April Goldrajch-Schrecker. A native New Yorker, Marv graduated from CCNY in 1957, received a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins, and taught history for over 30 years at Polytechnic University. A political activist and author, Marv's bestselling 1965 anthology, 'Vietnam: History, Documents, and Opinions,' became the bible of the anti-war movement. He produced similar works on later struggles in Indochina, Central America, and the Middle East. Besides his political and intellectual work, Marv was a gifted amateur artist and serious athlete. A memorial service will be held Thursday, 4pm, at 'The Riverside,' 76th St. and Amsterdam Ave., New York.
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Margaret Power
January 4, 2020
I will always remember Marvin as a good and helpful friend who I met through Historians against the War. He was such a good historian and so committed to social justice and left-wing politics. Plus he was a lot of fun to be around.
Dennis Naughton
March 25, 2019
Great work on Vietnam. Thank you.
Fraser Ottanelli
January 16, 2017
A good comrade. He will be missed.
John Simon
January 14, 2017
Sorry to hear this I'll miss him. I was his editor on the first Vietnam book.
John Simon
January 13, 2017
Our very sincere condolences on Marvin Gettleman's passing.
Gloria and Karl Schlaepfer
Peter Carroll
January 13, 2017
My condolences. He was a good man.
Van Gosse
January 12, 2017
An exemplary radical historian for those of us who followed in his part. Presente, Marv! Van
Renate
January 11, 2017
Goodbye to a multi-talented man and warm friend. I will miss your joi de vivre.
Alan Wald
January 11, 2017
A Marxist mensch.
nicholas wolf
January 10, 2017
an excellent person. always kind. wanted the best for everybody he ever met.
Isaac Bojorquez
January 10, 2017
So sorry for your loss my friend. May Creator comfort you and your family during this time.
Margaret Power
January 10, 2017
I will always remember Marv's commitment to social justice, his kindness to individuals, his intellectual enthusiasm, his whimsical spirit, and how much he loved Ellen and his family.
Debbie Moore
January 10, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of and Mr. Gettleman, R.I.P. Sir, you've earned it. It is a sad day for all who knew him.. Prayers for all....
Debbie Moore
January 10, 2017
I only met him once, but seemed like a great man, my condolences to the family and friends during this hard time...R.I.P...
January 10, 2017
bye Dad from your "number one son"
Gary Baum
January 10, 2017
Marv,
You will be missed by many. You were a great neighbor.
Gary
Lyndie Callan
January 10, 2017
Condolences to the family on your deep loss.
John Fricke
January 10, 2017
Thinking of you, Dan, along with your family -- and all of your dad's admirers and friends, whether personal or professional. My sincere condolences.
January 10, 2017
Goodbye daddy xxx
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