Thomas Marshall's Obituary
Thomas Marshall, age 73 of Lewes, DE passed away Sunday June 15, 2008 at his residence. Tom was born January 23, 1935 to the late James and Bertha Marshall of Lewes, DE. Tom was graduate of Lewes High School. He attended Wesley College and graduated from the University of Detroit. He served 4 years in the Coast Guard in Cape May, NJ. Coaching football brought Tom to Long Island, New York where he coached football at St. John's University, Hofstra University, the Merchant Marine Academy, Nassau Community Coillege and CW Post College. After many years serving as a co-ordinator at CW Post he became head football coach.
Tom returned to Lewes in 1998 where he enjoyed attending football games, running a football clinic, and playing golf. He also found the time to write three books on football. He was a member of the Lewes Lion's Club and also co-chair of the Lewes Garden Tour.
He is survived by his wife Carolyn, his daughters Denise Polansky and son-in-law Corey, Debra Carpluk, and Jennifer Marshall and seven grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 11:00 AM at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, Delaware Rt. 1 at Five Points, Lewes, DE where friends may call at the church one hour prior to services.
Burial will be private at the Delaware Veterans Cemetery, Millsboro, DE.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Delaware Hospice Center 100 Patriot's Way Milford, DE 19963- or to the Tunnell Cancer Center, 424 Savannah Road ,Lewes, DE 19958.
Arrangements are by Parsell Funeral Enterprises, Inc. Lewes, De
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