To the family : Condolences to the families of Fred and Marcie😘 I was on of best friends  of Marcie as youngsters.  And knew Fred and family very well. In fact (cute fact) Fred n I dated for a while after he came back from Okinawa .  He  was embarrassed to tell  his sister he was dating her best friend, so he kept it secret.  He appeared at my door one day in Philly and when I saw it was Fred, invited him in.  I commented  “what are you doing here “ and he answered “I don’t know ,what am I doing here?”  We chatted  for quite a while which led to going out on  a number of dates. I really enjoyed his company . We always  had a wonderful time . When we would go to a restaurant, he would order for me ! it was like kind of like “I know you so well, Of  course I know what you would order. I always found it charming not at all annoying. .  After quite a number of dates I realized that I was growing quite fond of him, but also at the same time I have been going out with another guy for eight months . Back In those days , It was not uncommon to be dating several guys at the same time but on different weekends of course.  I realized I had to make a choice  out of respect for both men.   There was a strong attraction with  Fred. I Could see , had we met earlier,  there might’ve been a future.  Alas, is it turned out . We both made other choices giving us both 50+ years with the love of our lives and beautiful  families.  

 Anyhow,  thank you for giving me an opportunity to share and, again condolences for both losses  . 

Warmest regards, 

Eileen a Grossman Staller