Marshall J. Levy

Marshall James Levy of Milton passed away at his home of 47 years on November 15th after a valiant four-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Loving, kind, compassionate and spirited, Marshall was very devoted to his family, friends, church and the Milton community. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.

Marshall is survived by his loving soulmate Barbara (Mantica) Levy of 54 years, his cherished children Stephanie Stairs and husband Richard of Tamarac, FL and his son Philip Levy and his wife Grace Ann of Fuquay Varina, NC. Marshall was the very proud and loving grandfather of Marshall Stairs, Emily, Oliver and Rachel Levy and step-grand-children Timothy and Tyler; brother-in-law Robert Mantica of Newburgh, NY; sister-in-law Sarah Mantica of Poughkeepsie, NY; nieces Jacqueline Stabile and her family of Needham, MA, Abigail Bailey and her family of Troy, NY, and his nephew Benjamin Mantica and his family of Pittsburgh, PA; as well as, Marshall’s lifetime friend Arthur Grofsky and his family of Los Angeles, CA.

Born is Los Angeles, CA, Marshall earned his Bachelor’s Degree from California State University at Northridge and his Master’s Degree from the University of Guam where he and Barbara taught for two years. During those two years, Marshall not only taught school, but also coached the champion Guam soccer team. While in Guam, Marshall also initiated and directed the first summer recreational and instructional program. After Guam, Marshall and Barbara returned to Milton, at which time Marshall taught at the Squantum School in Quincy for 12 years, followed by 30 years at the Winn Brook School in Belmont. In addition, Marshall tutored at the Norfolk Prison for many years. Warm, creative, patient and inspirational Marshall possessed the unique talent and insight to connect with his students regardless of their ability. During his time as a classroom teacher Marshall was noted for his eclectic assortment of themed ties that delighted his students. Beyond his classroom experience Marshall was trained as a consultant for National Geographic. In this capacity, Marshall instructed fellow teachers in Global Education and traveled to England, Scotland, Wales, China, Japan and Canada, as well as, to many U.S. states. Marshall received many accolades which included an Award for Excellence from the Massachusetts Council of Social Studies as Global Educational Teacher of the Year.

Marshall’s interests and his commitment to furthering the wellbeing of those in need motivated Marshall to go beyond the boundaries of the classroom and educational experiences. Marshall also served his community in many arenas. As an Eagle Scout mentor, Marshall touched many lives and was honored for his service by being inducted into the coveted Order of the Arrow, the highest honor in scouting. A former Jaycee, Marshall was active in the Milton Council on Aging where he was a member of the Board of Directors, Ukelele group and loyal and enthusiastic participant in fundraisers and events. His love of books motivated him to be a dedicated volunteer at the Milton Public Library. A cherished and respected member of the First Congregational Church, Marshall was on the Membership Board and the Board of Benevolence. He was recently honored as the Church’s 2024 volunteer of the year.

 A Renaissance man, Marshall displayed a zest for life that was reflected in his many interests: gardening, antiquing, attending lectures, concerts, plays, movies, visiting museums and libraries, traveling and hiking with his good friend Bill Mullen.

A celebration of Marshall’s life will be held on December 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Milton. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marshall’s memory to the First Congregational Church of Milton, 495 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186 and the Milton Council of Aging, 10 Walnut Street, Milton, MA 02186.