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Marc Gershowitz Obituary
1948-2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Marc Gershowitz. A forty-plus year resident of Danbury, Connecticut, Marc was born in the Bronx on April 23, 1948 to Abe and Gert Gershowitz and died in Danbury on October 11, 2025.
Married for 53 years to his childhood sweetheart, Maressa, Marc is survived by his dearly loved daughters, Elissa (Ken) and Rebecca (Bob), and his adored and adoring grandsons Robbie, Joshua, and Zachary; his sister Lynne (James) and his niece Arlene (Gregg) and sons Jared and Jacob; and his nephew Eric (Aimee) and their sons Alex and Noah. His cousins Martin (Jeannie), and their children and grandchildren, and Sandra, Gary (Jill), and Beth (Ross).
A brilliant, committed, and caring Clinical Psychologist, he will be remembered and respected by many in the community. As a former National Handball Champion, his commitment to his sport was exceptional. And as a friend, he will be dearly missed by his many friends and colleagues including Peter and Maria, Sam and Ann, and Carole and Victor.
The family will receive friends at Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9 Granville, Ave., Danbury, on Thursday, October 16 from 10:15 to 11:00. Service 11:00-11:30.
Please consider making a contribution in Marc's memory to The Goldstone Caregivers Center (Danbury Hospital Foundation). To make your gift online, go to danburyhospital.org/foundation or call them for information (203) 739-7227.
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Bill eisenmenger
October 31, 2025
Dear Maressa and family . I am surprised and saddened by Marc´s passing . I've been skating with Marc for years , i loved our talks . My name is Bill Eisenmenger i am a speedskater and have recently of 3 years almost too the day had a heart transplant . He mentioned you often . I´de love too meet you and talk if you would like . Im very flexible , please reach out with a text or call , 914-629-0177. Im in brookfield ,
Don (Donnel) Stern
October 26, 2025
Maressa, it is very strange, but today I had the urge to look up you and Marc. You may or may not remember me. I was a student a couple of years behind the two of you in the MSU clinical psychology program, and we didn't know each other well, but were friendly. I remember that once you shared some lox and bagels you had brought from New York, and I was thunderstruck at how good they were.
When I googled you and Marc this morning, I saw I was two weeks late to contact Marc. I'm sorry I missed him, and I offer you condolences. I looked up to the two of you. You seemed serious about your commitment to the field. You were soon to leave for someplace in North Carolina, if I remember correctly. Apparently you lived most of the years between then and now in Danbury. I have been in Manhattan since 1976, where I became a psychoanalyst and have had a good life of seeing patients, teaching, writing, and editing. I have three kids and four grandsons, and my wife is also an analyst.
I really am sorry I missed Marc. I had no idea he was National Handball Champion. Wow.
It's very strange that it was just this morning that I had the impulse to see if I could find out what happened to the two of you.
Warm regards,
Don (Donnel) Stern
Abner Burgos-Rodriguez and Diana Burgos
October 25, 2025
So sorry for your loss. May Mark rest in eternal peace.
Colleen Covens
October 24, 2025
Marissa, I am so very sorry to hear this. God bless you and your family.
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Debbie Cowden
October 15, 2025
Marc changed our lives with his brilliant help. He saw things in a different way and it worked.
Marilynn GILLOTTI
October 14, 2025
Marissa and family,I was saddened when I read of Marc´s passing. I will always remember watching him at the racquetball club playing a fierce game of handball with his early morning gang. Rest in peace Marc. My sincere condolences Marissa.
Carol from Vals office
October 14, 2025
Maressa and family - so very sorry to hear of your husbands passing. The two of you were an example to all with love, caring for eachother and faith. May God continue to bless him.
Victor and Carole
October 13, 2025
With deep sadness, we mourn the passing of our dear friend Marc, whose warm smile, kind words, and sense of humor touched everyone. We remember how his smile lit up the room when he spoke of his grandchildren. Marc will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his devoted wife, Maressa, his daughters Elissa and Rebecca, and their families.
Toni and John Pepe
October 13, 2025
Marc helped many people in his lifetime. He was a devoted husband and father. We remember his generosity and his wry sense of humor. Praying for the consolation of his family members in knowing that his name is enshrined in the book of the righteous. May his memory be a blessing.
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