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Marvin Falcon Obituary
Marvin left his hometown of Brooklyn, New York in 1972 and relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania to raise his family and work locally. It was there that he formed the Lehigh Valley Guitar and Ensemble Society and served as its President for many years. He taught guitar at Cedar Crest College and gave private lessons from his home studio for six decades. As a professional guitarist, Marvin recorded and performed with The 4 Most, Miriam Makeba, Harry Belafonte and the Paul Winter Jazz Sextet. Marvin's greatest joys were his family, friends and students.
Marvin was predeceased by his wife Carol (Winefield) Falcon, his friend and music partner June Andel, his parents Albert and Emily Falcon, and his siblings Jack, Celia and David Falcon. He is survived by his children, Eve (Falcon) Blum, Ted Falcon, and his four grandchildren Alex, Leo, and Teodoro Falcon and Julian Blum.
Donations to the Marvin Falcon Music Scholarship Fund can be made in his honor at https://silverlakeconservatory.org
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Tone D Farkas
April 28, 2024
Marvin was my instructor in Allentown Pa. A marvelous individual with a precious personality! His talents will be greatly missed.
The Angels in heaven will be serenaded with great pleasure!
David Sultan
September 10, 2022
My name is David Sultan and I´m Marvin´s first cousin. My condolences to his children and grand children. He was a great husband and devoted father as well as one of my favorite cousins. RIP Marvin. Play your tunes for the rest of our family in heaven. You will always be in Ny heart.
Jane Christie Gibson
September 8, 2022
I was so sad to hear of Marvin's passing. I took guitar lessons from him when I was a student at Cedar Crest College. I played guitar for the rest of my life (I'm 65 now). He was a wonderful teacher and a very kind man!
Betsy Oleschak
September 1, 2022
Hello Ted and Family. I was very saddened to hear of your loss. I too studied classical guitar at your house in Allentown in the late `70´s. I purchased a classical guitar from your Dad and still have it. It is among one of my most treasured instruments. I remember a picnic your Dad had in the park for his students. Ted was bopping around talking to all of us with those beautiful eyes and that violin that was almost as big as him. I lost my Dad on Monday so I share in your grief. When I heard of your Dad´s passing, my heart just ached all the more. My sympathies to you all. Marvin was a treasure and I´m so glad you are continuing his musical legacy.
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Scott & Linda Mitchell
August 28, 2022
Ted and family,
We are saddened to hear about the loss of your father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fred Reichenbach
August 28, 2022
My condolences to Marvin´s family. I took lessons from Marvin for a few years in the lower level of his house. I credit Marvin with my favoring finger-style playing over the use of a pick. A great teacher.
Harry and Lorraine Taylor
August 28, 2022
To the Family of Marvin,
We had the great pleasure of having The Marvin Falcon Duo (Marvin and Pat) play for our wedding reception at the Hotel Bethlehem in 1989. They were amazing, professional, and the "icing on the cake". We are fortunate to have a great video of our reception that we watch every year. Their music will be saved for posterity-sake.
Rest In Peace Marvin and thank you.
Sincerely,
Harry and Lorraine Taylor
Phyllis
August 26, 2022
He surely was an awesome person and I know that he will surely be missed. Sincere condolences to you and the rest of your family.
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