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for MARVIN RICH
Jean Perry
December 31, 2022
This is the fourth anniversary of Marvins´s passing. Condolences to his wife, Evelyn Rich. Staying involved in civic affairs, no matter how small, is one way of emulating his life and the principles he stood for.
Jean Perry
December 31, 2022
Jean Perry
December 28, 2021
Marvin Rich´s legacy continues today as people organize to raise awareness about human trafficking, also called modern day slavery.
Jean Perry
December 28, 2020
One memory about Marvin Rich that that I may have shared previously was his generosity.
He bought me a ticket to see Leonteen Price in Aida at the old Met Opera House. He and Evie were neighbors. I babysat for their son Gordon and had never been to an Opera House. I was about fifteen. Sitting in the upper tiers among Julliard students and music teachers remains an unforgettable experience for me and I will always be grateful for his kindness.
Jean Perry
Jean Perry
December 24, 2019
Marvin was not afraid to take a stand. We could all use his courage. Both he and Evie provided wonderful examples of how to live what we claim to believe.
Ralph Law
February 14, 2019
I'm white, and I would like to thank Marvin's family for the efforts of Marvin and others.
Liz Shollenberger
January 14, 2019
Evvy,
Tim and I were so sorry to read that Marvin had died. He did a great deal of good in his life, and that legacy survives him. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ellen Devens
January 7, 2019
Marvin always had a smile on his face and a skip in his step. He diligently offered us wine at the end of our game nights in our building on the UWS. A very special man. May his memory be a blessing to his wife, son, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, and all who learned from him.
Jean Perry
January 4, 2019
Dear Evie and Family,
I will never forget Marvin riding the elevator with me down to my family's apartment, when I'd finished babysitting Gordon. Always the fatherly gentleman!
Also how you both picked a "safe" demonstration for me, I was about 12, to participate in. I proudly carried my "Woolworth makes Dollars but it doesn't make Sense" sign in the campaign to allow blacks in the south to eat at its lunch counters.
I also remember meeting many civil rights activists who stayed at your apartment before leaving for various southern states.
Also Evie, I when I was sad you said, "I have the perfect book for you," and went to the bookcase and got me Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain, I was about 14 then. You two were an inspiring couple and you have my prayers now and always. I love you.
Daniel Millstone
January 2, 2019
Gosh! I thought Marvin would be with us always. I was 14 when I first met him in 1960 as CORE became a center of sit-in action. Like many 14 year olds, I knew everything. Looking back on those days I realize how patient Marvin and Jim Peck were with me and other young people. Since then it has been a pleasure to meet him and Evy from time to time and know that he was still in there pitching heat. What a wonderful guy. My condolences and best wishes to Evy, their family and the entire social justice community.
Steve Prenner
December 31, 2018
Dear Evy, I was so sorry to hear of Marvins passing. He indeed was a wonderful man.
I would love to attend his memorial service
THALIA SNYDER
December 31, 2018
My uncle Marv was a wonderful man, married to a delightful woman. I have such happy memories of our childhood when I visited family in St.Louis. He even allowed me to play with his friends..(we were only 2 years apart in age). The world has lost a true Humanitarian and gentle, caring man.
Michael J Wilson
December 30, 2018
Marvin was a first class human being. He was kind, thoughtful, and deeply committed to economic and social justice. I just don't have enough kind words to say about him. I offer my most sincere condolences to Evy, their daughter-in-law, and their grandchildren.
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