Marshall and his wife smiling together beside the ocean

In loving memory

Marshall I. Sroge

December 16, 1937 — August 30, 2026

Remembering Marshall

A life deeply loved

His story lives on in all of us.

This memorial is a place for family and friends to gather, share photographs, and remember the moments that made Marshall unforgettable— a life filled with family, service, adventure, laughter, and love.

His life

Marshall & Marian

Together from 1960

Marshall and Marian met in 1960, after Marshall was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, on a blind date arranged by Jay Rosenhaus and Rhoda Stopnik in Queens. Marshall lived in Forest Hills and Marian lived on Union Turnpike, so he had to ride two buses to see her—but the match was instant.

They married on January 14, 1962, and initially lived in Forest Hills. In 1965, they moved to Stuyvesant Town, where they raised their three children—Rebecca, Joshua, and Deborah. In 1971, the family moved to the Riverdale section of the Bronx, where Marshall and Marian lived for 35 years. Both commuted into Manhattan and enjoyed all the city had to offer: museums, concerts, theater, dining, and nightlife.

Marshall's career was primarily in real estate property management, beginning with his work in the Lindsay administration and concluding at Jewish Services for the Aging. He devoted his career to helping the working people of New York City—keeping rents reasonable, providing housing and services, and enriching the soul of the city.

Marshall and Marian loved to travel, venturing extensively abroad and exploring Cuba, Turkey, London, Italy, and national parks, especially those of the Southwest. He was well regarded for his awareness of current events and literature, his sarcastic humor and sharp wit, and, especially, his powerful martinis.

In 2006, Marshall and Marian retired to Sarasota to enjoy the weather, the beach, and more travel—and to welcome their three children and five grandchildren: Sally, Raine, James, Stella, and Samuel. Marshall will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends.

Please consider sharing your thoughts, stories, and memories of Marshall.

The saddest moment is when the person who gave you the best memories becomes a memory. Our hearts are broken by the loss of Marshall.

A moment in motion

Marshall & Marian Dancing

Together on the dance floor—one joyful moment from a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventure.

From those who knew him

Shared memories

Every remembrance adds another piece to the story of Marshall's life.

“Nothing was like an Uncle Marshall hug. They always let me know how much he loved me and that he cared. I enjoyed hearing his take on things whether concerning our family, New York life or the world around us. His sharp humor and deep intelligence always gave me new ways to look at things. And could this guy make a face that told you all you needed to know. Always, Marshall and Marian’s marriage was one I looked at as an example of an extraordinary relationship. Marshall, I hope you and Suzanne, my mom/your sister are together having some special time and keeping each other company. I can only imagine what’s going on. We will miss you,Uncle Marshall and we will make sure to be there for the love of your life, Marian, Becca, Josh, Deb and the grand kids.”

Sari Scherer Gross

Family

“I always felt connected to Marshall. He welcomed me into the family in a way that made me feel I belonged. There weren’t many men around so he was looking for all the help he could get! :-) He was a great guy with NY sensibility - always liked that quality. He and Marian did a wonderful job raising 3 great kids. He will be missed …”

Steve Gross

Family

“Please accept my deepest condolences to the entire family 💙”

Andrea Rock

MRS GLAUNER

Photograph shared by Sally Sroge
“Grandpa always welcomed me with a huge embrace and a playful scowl. No man knows facial expressions like him. He is the definition of the Sroge way. His love of his family was surely felt from Grandma to his children and all the way down to his grandchildren. I am so fortunate I was able to spend so much time with him in my life.”

Sally Sroge

Granddaughter

“If life is measured by love, which I kind of think it should be, even still, my dad’s life is without measure. As kids we always knew how loved we were (and we were and are so loved) but even more, my parents had what can only be described as a great love. Our parents were truly in love. When I was in high school my parents would jog together - and a friend of mine once said - your parents are so in love - when your dad’s sock falls down does your mother pull up her sock? When adolescent boys can see the romance and love of your parents you have to know it is quite real. Together for 66 years, married for 64, my mom and dad exemplified what it means to be a true partner. It’s an example I will always carry with me. We were lucky to have my dad for as long as we did. We all loved him so much, and he and my mother were always so in love. We grew up in a house where love mattered more than anything. In the words of David Bowie… the stars look very different today. There is still love and there always will be, it just looks and feels very different today.”

Deb Sroge Glauner

Daughter

Photograph shared by Rebecca Sroge
“My father was a member of 100 Black Men in Law Enforcement, back in their earlier days. He was neither Black nor in law enforcement, but he believed strongly in community empowerment, immigration rights and equality, and his strong moral code was demonstrated by the company he kept and the tee shirts he wore.”

Rebecca Sroge

Father

Photograph shared by Stella
“Grandpa was always be a wild goose and he would always pretend to scare me. He would always be a happy guy. He would always take naps on the big chair. I always loved spending time and talking to him while he would be sitting in the big extend chair. I’m so lucky to have had him as my grandpa. I loved rides in the convertible too!”

Stella

Family

“Whenever I said "Hey grandpa!" he would always respond with "Hay is for horses!" It was funny every time even if I groaned a little.”

James Glauner

Grandson

“My uncle Marshall , Our families were very close in the 70’s when we were all growing up . Marshall, Marian , his sister our mom Suzanne and my father Bob. The six of us kids and the parents would spend hours and evenings around a dinner table laughing crying debating and talking. I loved when Marshall would shine his attention on me. Marion and Marshall were a true team and I loved our early years together. My mother , his sister passed away two years ago at 89 . Marshall had the deep love and loyalty of his family to the very end. My prayers with Becca , Josh and Deb, and most of all to Marian his beloved . May his memory forever be a blessing 🩷”

Jesse scherer

Family

Photograph shared by Joshua Sroge
“Having Dad in my life for 59 years is the most wonderful gift. I consider myself so lucky, and his memory will live in me for the rest of my life. To quote him, loz im geyn...!”

Joshua Sroge

Son