Marvin Edelstein

Marvin Jack Edelstein, 82, of Lake Worth, Fl passed away Saturday, September 6 after a courageous battle with cancer.He was born to the late Sarah and Benjamin Edelstein on April 10, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY. He married Estelle Zykofsky Edelstein on a snowy spring day on April 13, 1957. They raised their sons in Brooklyn and Staten Island, New York before relocating to Florida in 1980 for their retirement. Marvin was a Military Policeman in the US Army from 1953-55 at the close of the Korean War. Marvin worked for the Metropolitan Tobacco Co. as a top sales representative for 35 years. He spent his retirement growing a beautiful flower garden and caring for his many dogs while enjoying Florida with Estelle and his family.Marvin is survived by his beloved wife Estelle; his loving children Philip Edelstein of Palm Beach Gardens, Larry Edelstein of Boynton Beach and Mandy Edelstein of Lake Worth; cherished brother of Harold Edelstein of Hudson, MA and adored by several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, in-laws and his faithful dog Gertie.Funeral services will be held Monday, September 8, 2014 at 12:00 Noon at IJ Morris at Star of David Cemetery of the Palm Beaches, 9321 Memorial Park Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33412. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the ASPCA through the following website: www.justgive.org/marvinedelstein.