Marvin Strauss

Marvin H. Strauss, 94, of West Orange died Oct. 16, 2017. Previously he lived in Springfield for 52 years. 

Mr. Strauss was a CPA who started his own firm and retired with 60 employees. He graduated from Rutgers University. He served as a search and rescue pilot in the U.S. Army from 1942-45 and flew missions in China, India, and Burma. 

He was a community activist in Springfield who led the charge for the creation of the municipal pool, a teen center, and tennis courts. He also lobbied for safety measures ranging from a statewide mandate for street reflectors to seatbelts on buses. 

He was active in many civic organizations including the Millburn Lions Club, SCORE, and Union County Development Corp.  

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Predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Terry, in 2016, he is survived by two daughters, Marsha (Steven) Fiske of West Orange and Linda (David) Singer of Mass.; son, Art of Florida; a brother, Lenny (Anita) of Florida; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Services were held Oct. 18 with arrangements by Menorah Chapels at Millburn, Union. Memorial contributions may be made to Daughters of Israel, 1155 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052.