Irwin Lionel Marcus' Obituary
Irwin Lionel Marcus passed away from metastatic skin cancer on April 15, 2018, at his home in Burlingame, California. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Sonia B. Marcus, his son, Alan D. Marcus, and his sister-in-laws, Hanna Marcus and Diane F. Marcus. His daughter, Eleanor L. Marcus-Callison, pre-deceased him as did his parents, Rose and Herman Marcus, and his brothers Sanford A. Marcus and Hubert C. Marcus.A native San Franciscan, Irwin was a graduate of Lowell High School, and received an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley. His dental degree was received from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA. He earned his degree in orthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, PA. Irwin was a life member of the American Dental Association, served on the faculty of his alma mater dental school, and received many professional honors throughout his career, which he practiced for 38 years in San Francisco and Millbrae. Communities and organizations benefited greatly from the expertise, time and talent that Irwin energetically and graciously gave to them. Irwin was a veteran of the Korean War, when he served in the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant.Irwin was a well loved, admired and respected man with a boundless sense of joie de vie, an unstoppable sense of humor that always brought a smile to those around him, and a generosity of spirit that helped and sustained many people in their lives. To his family and friends, Irwin was sweet, kind, attentive and engaging. One always had a sense of happiness and well being when Irwin was with them.Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018, at 1:30 PM, Gan Hazikaron, Skylawn Memorial Park, Highway 92 at Skyline Boulevard, San Mateo, CA. En lieu of flowers, it is suggested that a contribution be made in Irwin’s name to a charity of your choice.
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