CYNTHIA MARKS

MARKS--Cynthia, 87, of Brookville, NY and Boca Raton, FL died Monday morning March 1, 2021 surrounded by friends and family. Cynthia was born on December 1, 1933 in Brooklyn. NY to the late William and Helen Marx. Cynthia is survived by her husband of 36 years, George, her three children Laurie, Barbara and David and her step children Wayne and Sari in addition to 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cynthia graduated Adelphi University and worked as a teacher until the birth of her first child. She often spoke of her love for students and her role as a teacher, Cynthia became a stay at home mom and devoted her life to her children and to the many charities that were all so near and dear to her. She chaired many functions and was extremely active with Hospice Care Network, creating the Marks Care Center and the Anti-Defamation League, creating A World of Difference intern program among many others that she supported generously. Cynthia loved to throw a party and is remembered by so many for her end of year Holiday parties as well as her Halloween bashes that began more 25 years ago and were an annual event until she moved to Florida full time, many years ago. Cynthia was always there for her friends whenever they needed her and had many lifelong friends, many of whom unfortunately predeceased her. Cynthia touched many lives and was deeply loved by both her family and friends. Donations in her honor can be made to Hospice Care Network for the benefit of the Marks Care Center or the Anti-Defamation League to support the A World of Difference intern program.