Fred S. Marks, M.D
MARKS: Fred S. Marks, M.D, born Jan. 12, 1928, passed away peacefully, from natural causes, in his home in Boca Raton, Florida, on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023. He is survived by his loving family, daughters Yedda Marks (Edina, Minnesota), Betsy (Marks) Darivoff, son-in-law Philip Darivoff (Short Hills, New Jersey), and three beautiful grandchildren Rachel Marks Darivoff/Jordan Malter (Brooklyn, New York), Zachary Gorman/Malika Cantor (Brooklyn, New York) and Sarah Marks Darivoff (New York, New York). Fred was born and raised in Pittsburgh, to Morris and Rebecca Marks. He graduated from the University of Michigan where he studied pre-med and anthropology prior to attending medical school at the University of Pittsburgh. Fred met and married his beloved wife, Esther Santner, while completing an internship in pediatric medicine in Philadelphia. They had a deeply loving marriage until Esther’s death in 2003. Fred was known by family, friends and multiple generations of pediatric patients (and their parents) as a gentle, kind, respectful (and smart) humanitarian, always finding the good in people. He was passionate about all types of music and played classical guitar for over 50 years, even taking lessons via Skype until a couple months prior to his passing. He was a lifelong learner, attending adult education courses in music, art, short stories and history. He was an avid reader, competitive swimmer (in his youth), kayaked into his early 90s, loved films and theater and baked a variety of artisanal breads to the delight of his family and friends who were the lucky beneficiaries. He took a genuine interest and was a hands-on participant in every endeavor (academic and otherwise) of his daughters and grandchildren who, in addition to Esther, he was supremely proud of and loved more than life itself. Finally, since Esther’s passing, he enjoyed the companionship of two loyal dogs, Shayna and Lilah, who never left his side (or his lap). Services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh would be welcomed, givetochildrens.org/. Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, inc., family owned and operated. schugar.com PJC
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