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Marc Rothstein Obituary
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Marc was the youngest child of Sarah Heller and Nathan Rothstein.
Marc lived life to its fullest, and most who spent time with him knew that things were about to get lively whenever he stepped into the room.
He was a man of the world and a man of the heart. His business brought him to the four corners of the earth. He must have touched his toes in the sand of thousands of different beaches. But no matter how far away he was, he carried his love for his family and friends wherever he went.
Marc's parents, Sarah and Nathan, were a great source of love, knowledge and strength for him. And his sisters, Bibi and Martine, were always close to him and always there when he needed them.
His two longhaired, gorgeous boys were his life. The joy he felt whenever he was with them was evident to all who were around.
Marc met his wife, Juli Rothstein, on a business trip at Club Med in the Dominican Republic. He swept her off her feet and loved her fiercely until their last minutes together.
He is survived by his loving wife, Juli; his two beautiful sons, Caleb, 8, and Aden, 5; his mother and stepfather (deceased) Herbert and Sarah Heller; his father and stepmother, Nathan and Paula Rothstein; his mother-in-law, Debbie Nessett; his nana-in-law, Delores Bock; his sister, Beatrice Rothstein; his sister and brother-in-law, Martine and Brian Marcus, and their two lovely daughters, Rachel and Zoe; his stepsister and her husband, Erica and Rob Newman, and their two sweet girls, Samantha and Nicole; his stepbrother and his wife, Richard and Liza Heller, and their two daughters, Aerin and Elise; his three brothers in life, Greg Peterson, Eric Wong and Jay Higdon; his soul sister, Sabine Vedie; and many, many more friends and family.
In thinking of the man that Marc was, and who he will remain in our hearts, we offer this quote by Alexander Supertramp, "The very basic core of a man's living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun."
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, at Temple Israel in Portsmouth, with burial to follow. Shiva will be held following the burial at 4 p.m. at the home of Marc and Juli Rothstein, 447 Lebanon Road, North Berwick. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marc's memory may be made to the Hebrew School at Temple Israel, Portsmouth. For online condolences, visit www.jvwoodfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marc Rothstein
Armand Kidouchim
April 28, 2024
Marc's memory is a reminder of what good people are.
Kim Gloor
May 20, 2010
Nate, Paula, Martine and Bibi, I was so sad to hear about Marc. I've thought about all of you often over the years...My heart breaks for you and Marc's wife and children. I will keep you all in my prayers and hope that you all find a way to move on after such a terrible loss. Stay strong and lean on each other. Much love to you all.
Brian Meek
May 16, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Marc. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have so many fond memories of Chagrin Falls, Kent State and the whole gang...he was always a good friend.
May 6, 2010
Dear Julie & Sara,
From the moment Marc walked in our office to purchase your home till the day we closed I could tell how very much having a home for all of you was to Marc. It was a pleasure and an honor to work with him and you his family. The love shone through always. His job was fascinating to me, to think I met a real live designer who was so excited about his new endeavors was inspiring. I hoped someday to sport a design of his myself. Your loan was one of my favorites ever to work on and Mike and I have thought of Marc often and wondered how he was doing. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I know how much you have been through in this last year and you are in our thoughts and prayers. We can't begin to express how sad we are to hear of his passing. I hope his memory brings you many laughs and happy thoughts. We are thinking of you.
Michelle and Mike, Regency Mortgage
Nikki LaFlamme
May 5, 2010
Deepest condolences to his family. Time heals, but can never erase the shared love and memories of days gone by.
I hope you all will celebrate his life
and fine peace in one another.
He made a place in this world with love and laughter.
Blessings to his wife and children.
Sandra
May 5, 2010
I never had the privilege of meeting Marc, but I can see from the comments here he was very much loved and admired. My condolences to family and friends and to all those who were lucky enough to have spent time with him.
Bob and Carol Rhodes
May 4, 2010
Crossing the Bar
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.
By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation
May 4, 2010
We are very sorry for your loss.
Shay, Mark & Christos Stathoplos
May 4, 2010
Juli, Caleb and Aden
We love you! Cherish the memories and always hold them in your heart.
Love
Aunt Linda and Uncle Butch Meszaros
Phoenix AZ
May 4, 2010
Juli, Caleb and Aden
Cherish the memories and hold them in your heart. Marc will always be with you! We love you.
Aunt Linda and Uncle Butch
Phoenix, Arizona
May 4, 2010
Dear Juli, Caleb, and Aden,
Our hearts and prayers are with you today and always. We love you.
Karen, Scott, and Mercedes Tisdale
Mary Norris
May 4, 2010
Nate and Paula and all the Rothsteins, I am so sorry for this incomprehensible loss.
Anthony DiChiara
May 4, 2010
I was lucky to work with Marc and have the opportunity to experience his creativity firsthand. He was a great colleague but more importantly, and what was apparent to all who worked with him, was that he was a good person.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jil Georgel
May 4, 2010
Juli, Caleb, & Aden, my heart goes out to you and all of Marc's family. I just cannot put into words how sorry I am for your loss. He will be missed.
May 4, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss, god bless you all.
Miranda Rosa
John Justice
May 4, 2010
Marc's spirit will live on in the minds and hearts of so many that he touched.
Brandon Moore
May 4, 2010
Juli,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Marc will be missed.
Denise Detore Coombs
May 3, 2010
Dear Martine and family, my love thoughts and prayers are with you all. May love and memories of Marc give you strength and comfort.
I will forever hold dear all the love, laughter and great times we all shared together.
Richard and Parker Lorenzen
May 3, 2010
Juli and boys - Parker and I are sending hugs and sympathy. We're here for you when you're ready for a Rocky Mountain retreat! Sending our love- Richard and Parker
Janet Carter
May 3, 2010
Marc’s delight in and devotion to his family was readily and clearly evident. His zest for life, “joie de vie,” was palpable and lives on in his sons. I am so sad and sorry for all of you.
With Deepest Sympathy,
edward chernoff
May 3, 2010
dear juli, nate, paula, martine and entire family.i am so shocked and sad for your loss. i have spent many rememarable times with marc over the last 20 years. i watched his career from the very beginning, and watched him to aspire to be won of the very best in our industry.myself and my family have spent many great evenings throughout the world and we all will cherish those incredible memories. may god bless him and your entire family. all my best ! edward chernoff
Denise Place
May 3, 2010
Marc was a great, wonderful, and very special guy! He and Juli mean the world to our daughter katie! We can never thank him for all he has done for her!She loved him like a dad and Juli like a mom!
Vera Duran
May 3, 2010
It pains me deeply to hear about Marc.
Juli,we are praying for you and your family.
Carley Willis
May 3, 2010
Marc was a very talented designer and a wonderful man. My heart goes out to his family
May 3, 2010
Our prayers, thoughts and condolences to the Family.
Marcs' Fedora will be long remembered.
Donna and Paul Van Green, Sussex, New Jersey
Paula Hatch
May 3, 2010
To Aden and family......my sincere
sympathy to all. Paula Hatch
from Cranton-Thomes Day Care Center.
May 3, 2010
Condolences go out to the Rothsteins, all of Marcs friends,and relatives.
He was a dear friend who was always there.He was there for my good and bad times. He is not in a better place ,his best place was with his children, family and friends. He would lite up a room the moment he walked in. I was,and am proud to say that marc and I had a special relationship,and MARC I will never forget you.Our times we spent together all over the world will never be forgotten.Your compassion,and even the hugs,no matter where or when.
And to the family may you be strong and thrive on his memories forever, I know I will, It might take a bit to understand, but I have no choice.
Steve Gintis
Armand Kidouchim
May 3, 2010
I am deeply saddened by the terrible Loss.
My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
Mrs. (Beth) Hewitt
May 3, 2010
To Caleb and family, so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Caleb, I can tell how great your Dad was just by watching you!
Angi Bedell
May 3, 2010
Sorry for your loss. He is gone too soon.
Marge Axelrad
May 3, 2010
Sincerest condolences to Marc's family...a unique talent and a great spirit.
Jennifer (Short) Roederer
May 3, 2010
I knew Marc what seems like a thousand years ago, but my heart breaks as if it were yesterday. Much love to his family...my thoughts are with you.
Jennifer Fenderson
May 3, 2010
To Marc's family,
We are praying for your family.
sharon butler
May 3, 2010
I feel so empty when i hear about someone whos full of life,and so young to pass on so earliy at young at age. I pray for the family dearly to keep close together now in this trouble times and god bless you all to make it though it, mrs.butler from berwick
May 3, 2010
Marc will be greatly missed, he was truly one of a kind,
Mike & Sharon Cundiff
Tina Michaud
May 3, 2010
My prayers are with all of you. I will be in touch soon.
Michael Shields
May 3, 2010
Marc was certainly one of a kind and will be missed by all whose lives were touched by him.
Susan Jenkins
May 3, 2010
Love and prayers to the family - Marc will be greatly missed.
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