Gary Albert Marshall, beloved husband, father, grandfather, entrepreneur, passed away on October 17, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, NY on June 6, 1945 to Elizabeth and John, brothers John Jr. and Ronald. He graduated Hicksville High School, SUNY Cortland, and C.W. Post for his Masters. He earned the rank of Lieutenant JG in the U.S. Navy. In 1973 he founded Marshall Coffee in Hicksville passing his knowledge and skill to his employees over his 46 years in business, contributing greatly to the Long Island economy. He loved his family, playing golf, gardening, carpentry, and masonry. He is survived by his wife Madeline, sons Gary (Karen) and Jeff, and grandsons Nico and Luca. Celebration of life will be at Massapequa Funeral Home, south chapel, November 2nd, 3pm-7pm.

In lieu of flowers or a tree planting, that the family would like donations made in Gary Marshall’s name to The Progressive School of Long Island. Donations can be sent via check by mail, made out to The Progressive School of Long Island, and mailed to 1426 Little Whaleneck Road, North Merrick, NY 11566 and to mark the check in the memo line as MARSHALL DONATION. Or, alternatively, you can Zelle the money to the school at eric@progressiveli.org and indicate it as MARSHALL DONATION.