Dr. Bernard Marbach of East Quogue, formerly of White Plains, died on August 6. He was 93.
Dr. Marbach attended Saint Regis High School in New York City and the University of Notre Dame, graduating with highest honors, and earned his medical degree at Columbia School of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Marbach married Mary C. Kehoe of White Plains in 1945. He served as a captain in the U.S. Army, posted to the 24th General Hospital in Osaka, Japan. A board-certified doctor of internal medicine, he maintained a private practice in White Plains until 1967, when he became the director of Westchester Medical Center.
Dr. Marbach had various interests and hobbies. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and golf at Westchester Hills Golf Course in White Plains, and was an enthusiastic boater and fisherman. He was an avid reader, enjoyed solving The New York Times crossword puzzles and working in his vegetable garden and tending the rose beds. As an alumnus, he was a huge Notre Dame football fan. He was an active parishioner at Our Lady of Sorrows in White Plains and the Church of St. Rosalie in Hampton Bays and East Quogue.
He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Mary; and six brothers. He is survived by a son, Brian and wife Linda of East Quogue; and four daughters, MaryLee Berberich and husband Jack of Hudson, Michele Leslie and husband Frank of Hampton Bays, Maureen King and husband Richard of East Fishkill, and Colleen Marbach of Hopewell Junction; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Marano of Rye.
A funeral Mass was held at the Church of St. Rosalie in Hampton Bays on August 9, followed by burial at Good Ground Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the East Quogue Fire Department, 465 Montauk Highway, East Quogue, NY 11942.
on Aug 18, 2014