ARTHUR MARKS Obituary

MARKS--Arthur D. III

1935-2015. You're the TOPS! We note with sorrow the passing of Arthur Marks of New York City on January 7, 2015 after a prolonged illness. Graduate of Woodmere Academy and Syracuse University. A unique gentleman, a scholar of the City of New York, a song and dance man who took the show on tour, a Class Act. Brother to Edith Seligson (Alan), Andrew Marks (Terrell), Alice Preston, deceased, (Jeffrey). He was the uncle and Auntie Mame to Nancy Seligson, Kate Seligson Friedman, Andrew Seligson (deceased), Michael Solomon, David Solomon, Sam Marks, Charlotte Marks, Margaret Preston MacKenzie, Elizabeth Preston, Anne Preston Reynolds and a great-uncle to Ben, Drew, Chloe, Ian, Matthew, Abigail, Christopher, Alice, Bradley, and Sophia. His life was rich with friends and family. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 14th, at the Harmonie Club, 4 E. 60th St. at 3pm. Donations in his memory may be made to American Jewish Historical Society, 15 West 16th St., New York, NY 10011.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 8, 2015.

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for ARTHUR MARKS

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Samantha McCoy Caulfield

January 5, 2024

Thinking of you and missing you bunches!
Love always, Samantha

Margie Schneider

January 2, 2024

Arthur, here it is 2024!! Can it be 9 years? You are missed so much! Marty perri, Josh and I talk about our good memories with you often! Josh just took me to a restaurant that you had taken me to when it was brand new and super chic!! We miss you dearly! Hope you somehow know how loved you still are and missed by so many every day!!

January 2, 2020

Arthur, You were much loved, are still loved and you are missed beyond measure! Always, your friend,
Samantha

Leonard Todd

July 22, 2015

Arthur, how we will all miss you! You were the consummate New Yorker and this toddling town won't be the same without you. Much love to you, my friend, Leonard

Samantha Caulfield

February 6, 2015

Bruce/Peter Smithwick/Schulze

January 24, 2015

Dear Arthur, we just learned belatedly that you, our dear friend, has left our beloved city forever. We are grateful to have shared a wonderful friendship with you for many years. It all started one day at the Washington Square Arch many years ago with you serenading our group at the beginning of a walking tour you led through the West Village. We will miss you forever, dear friend..
Love,
Bruce & Peter

Samantha Caulfield

January 16, 2015

It's taken over a week for me to digest and come to terms with the reality of Arthur's passing. He has been a true and dear friend to me for some 48 years and his loss is devastating - even though I had several years to try to get used to his slow decline. He brought so much joy, laughter, fun, intellectual and artistic stimulation and conversation, sophistication, charm, and even silliness into my life, and by association, my daughter's life and my grandson's life, we are all so much richer, more interesting and fuller people for having known him. His wealth was the kind that can't be measured in dollars and cents - but in heart and soul. And by that measure, Arthur was one of the richest people I've ever known. He was nothing less than a blessing to us. And I have no doubt he was a blessing to everyone he touched - especially his family whom he adored - even when a lot of the time he drove us all crazy! When I think of Arthur I always smile, and I will smile still whenever I think of him now - and a warm loving smile is no small legacy to leave behind. I believe there is something for us on the other side, and I fully expect Arthur will enjoy whatever it is to the hilt. I also expect him to greet me with open arms at the pearly gates when it's my turn - looking very dapper in a fabulous pink sports jacket!
May God bestow his love and blessings on him.
Samantha McCoy Caulfield

Margie and Marty Schneider

January 13, 2015

Dear dear Arthur, a true gentleman in every sense of the word! My heart was broken when you became illl and I watched your life change in so many ways. It was difficult to see your sadness. I am so sorry to lose you, a friend with the energy to always stay connected to friends family and the arts. A true New York City historian. You will be so very missed!

Dale Goday

January 8, 2015

Dearest Arthur....many kudos to you, a life so well lived! We will miss you so, but I know you are up there dancing with Sylvie..thank you for keeping us all together. We are determined to keep up the tradition..thank you for so much.

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