Marvin Roth

Marvin Roth, 99, of Smithtown, NY passed away peacefully at his residence at Whisper Woods Assisted Living on November 21st, exactly 2 months shy of his hundredth birthday. Born on January 21, 1926 in South Bend, Indiana, he was the son of Irving and Belle Roth and brother to Saul Roth.

Marvin’s family moved to New York when he was a child, and he resided in Brooklyn until he moved to Sunrise Village in Sayville, Long Island in 2009.

Marvin was a US Army surgical technician in Germany and France during WW II. He was proud of his service, and the fact that he helped saved lives.

After returning from his military service, Marvin attended Brooklyn College, where he met his future wife, Lydia, and was on the wrestling team. He graduated in 1949 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences.

Marvin worked for a time as a private investigator before his long career in insurance, first with Greater New York Mutual Insurance Company, where he rose to the position of Vice President of Claims, and then with The Robert Plan as a case analyst. He enjoyed his employment in this field, working until he was 80 years old.

Always a vigorous, active person, Marvin loved to be outdoors, especially in the sun. He exercised and lifted weights, and enjoyed riding his bicycle well into his 90’s. He was an avid marksman and hunter, who served as a principal of the Lawyers Gun Club in New York. He had a good sense of humor and loved meeting and talking to people. He had a trove of stories to share.

Predeceased by his wife, Lydia, they shared 56 years of partnership and love. He is survived by his children Lisa J. Roth (Peter Hester) and Douglas M. (Sandra) Roth, and his three grandchildren, Giselle (Robert) Gerardi, Douglas R. Roth, and Alyssa Roth.

A service to honor his life will be held at 3:30 pm on November 30th at Branch Funeral Home of Commack, with visiting hours from 2-5pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Doctors Without Borders and the Wounded Warrior Project, in his name, reflecting his lifelong commitment to giving to others.