Melvin Marshall Obituary

MARSHALL-Melvin. March 10, 1922-September 26, 2005. Mel lived his life by offering the benefit of the doubt, he put his wife and children first. He was a man for whom family meant everything and whose life could only be measured as a fabulous success. Noted raconteur, his booming voice and jovial nature were well known and well loved. He will live on in the hearts and memories of his wife Edith & his children Jeremy and Jennifer and Bill and Sabrina, his adored granddaughters Julian & Cameron and beloved grandsons Max and Simon as well as his extensive extended family and friends. A celebration of his life is planned for Wednesday, November 23rd.

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Published by New York Times from Sep. 28 to Oct. 2, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Melvin Marshall

14 Entries

Julie Brin Nadler

September 24, 2022

Sending love to those who continue to keep Mel's memory alive as his legacy is his loving family.

Julie Brin Nadler

September 22, 2019

Mel, your legacy lives on in your wonderful children and grandchildren: the apfels do not fall far from the tree... how fortunate we all were to have you in our lives!

Ellen Alfin

October 28, 2005

I will always remember Mel's humor, great storytelling and his seashell art displayed at Aquagrill. My deepest condolences to all of you on your loss. May you derive much comfort from the treasure trove of memories you will always carry with you.

Sima Schreiber

October 10, 2005

We were saddened to learn of Mel's passing. Our thoughts are with you and we offer our sincere condolences to you and your family.

Sima and family

Edith, Mel and Myra with the Schreibers and many others. August 1965

Donald Schreiber

October 9, 2005

Mel will always be remembered as a special uncle, the raconteur whose musings on any subject would captivate, the artist with paint and brush in hand, the gastronomique who always loved a fine meal and a glass of wine. He lived life with courage and celebrated it with humor and zest.

I attach a photo that spans the past forty years from my Bar Mitzvah in 1965. The Schreibers and Marshalls were as one and I recall many family occasions together- Bar Mitzvahs, weddings, summer vacations in NYC, and visits in Montreal. I am grateful for the time we spent together just this past May.

His heart and humanity touched us all. I will miss you Uncle Mel.

My deepest condolences to Edith, Sabrina and Jeremy. May you find comfort knowing how much he meant to us all.

Phyllis/Robert Friedman

October 1, 2005

Mel will always be remembered as a

wonderful Bon Vivant,an artist and a raconteur with his own views on so many subjects,all of them

quite defined....his well-cut bespoke attire and classical shirts and ties,setting off his smile and wit...

So many memories with Edith when I came into the family 45 years ago to meet Robert's great cousins who were photographers in New York City....They were a team...E&M Marshall...

And how we enjoyed those trips to NY for Sabrina's and Jeremy's weddings, for Black Tie Thanksgiving parties, for Mel's 80th birthday,and for the advent of Aqua Grill etc...Wonderful family events to treasure..

And we will hold dear a little part of Mel in his paintings that we cherish that hang on our walls....

We will always remember Mel ,and keep his memory alive by talking about cousin Mel with love ...he will remain with us forever...

Love Phyllis and Robert

Deborah Corber

September 30, 2005

My sincerest condolences to Mel's beloved family, and in particular, to Edith, Sabrina and Jeremy. Though I did not know him well, I, too, will always remember Mel's warmth and great presence: every room was brightened by his being in it.

I hope that time will prove to be the healer it is reputed to be and that you will all derive comfort from the lifetime of wonderful memories Mel has engraved upon your hearts. May you all be inscribed for a healthy and happy New Year.

Warmly,

Deborah Corber

Hannah Nadler

September 30, 2005

Adding my warm and loving thoughts to this book is a rare pleasure. I remember meeting the Marshall family many long years ago, and experiencing the deepening friendship between Julie and Sabrina, Mel and Edith, and those wonderful paintings through the years. On Julie's wall remains a testament to the immortality that art can provide. Yes, a celebration is in order. My thoughts are with you all.

Marilyn & Bill Schreiber

September 30, 2005

We embrace you from afar-- and shall treasure forever the uncountable wonderful memories we have of our dear Mel, "the boulevardier".

Aunt M. and Uncle B.

Steve Giliberto

September 30, 2005

We can never really know what legacy we leave behind when at last we pass from this earth. But, we can work to live a life that gives a best effort to leaving one marked by love and friendship, kindness and intellect, peace and happiness. This without doubt is the legacy I see left behind by my friend Mel.

I will miss that cantankerous soul, that twinkle in his eye and the quickness of his wit. When any time my faith in humanity is shaken, a simple reminiscing of any of the time I spent with Mel breaking bread, sharing bad jokes and taking on the important issues of the day, will lead me back to the notion that whatever made Mel surely does know what its doing and certainly can do it again.

Memories are our greatest possessions and now more precious have become in my treasure chest those I have of my time well spent with Mel.

To the greatest mark of his legacy - his family - I send my sincerest feelings of comfort and peace as you take on the most difficult task of saying goodbye. All that my heart can give is yours.

So, Buono Viaggio, mi amico, Mel. With a raised glass of very good booze (as you would clearly expect of me) I wish the next phase of your soul journey to be filled with as much richness as the previous one did.

Jeffrey Cohen

September 29, 2005

The sadness and pain that we feel will always run deep;as a great man,father,uncle, and friend has left us for a better place.

I see him in his paintings, and as his moustache smiles at me, I only have the fondest memories of love, humour, joy and support in anything i discussed with him.

If my uncle Mel could hear me, he would certainly know, that the pain and loss we are all feeling will forever be with us...as will he in our hearts and minds.

May he rest in peace....and paint the heavens with his wonderful touch, which can only make it a much better place!

Love Forever and strength to the family, we love you dearly,

Jeffrey and the rest of the Cohen Family (pauline, ellen, stephane and raphael)

Faye Fayerman

September 29, 2005

My immense love, admiration & respect for Mel is with me every second of every day. I am incredibly blessed to have known Mel and be embraced in the Marshall famille. My Deepest Sympathies to Edith, Jeremy, Jennifer, Sabrina, Bill and entire family. I loved watching Mel paint, talk about his paintings, and talk about anything that ever flew into his beautiful head. He is in my heart.

Julie Nadler

September 29, 2005

It is true as Mel said it- the apple never fell far from the tree. His wonderful legacy will live on in the beloved fruit of his life: his family. We, his dear friends, will always be the wiser that we knew him and our walls the richer and more beautiful when decorated with his paintings!!! Mel, I look at my periwinkle flower market and tip my hat and heart to you! Thank you for my best friend! Love, Julie

cheryl & allan schreiber

September 28, 2005

Our thoughts are with all of you at this time. We are so glad we had the chance to visit with you last month.

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