Arthur Marsden Glenolden, Pennsylvania Obituary

Arthur Marsden

Arthur Robert Marsden, 92 of Philadelphia, PA, died Sunday June 19,2016 in the Lima Estates, Media, PA. He was known by Bob and Art to his friends. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur E. and the late Edna (Milner) Marsden. Bob was a veteran of the US Army who fought at the Battle of the Bulge. He received the Bronze Star and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Bob played semipro baseball with the St. Louis Browns. He played soccer and basketball at Temple University where he received both his Bachelors and Masters degrees. He was an avid golfer and had a hole in one at the age of 83. Bob was an Executive Director with the Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia for 38 years. He was active with the Tioga-Nicetown Community and received awards for his many contributions. Predeceased by his loving wife of 44 years, Rita (nee Aldworth) Marsden. Survived by his children, Scott (Melody) Marsden Tracy (Jim) Oestreich , Dean (Theresa) Marsden. Grandchildren, Brittany Marsden, Matthew (Chrissy) Marsden, Kim Marsden, Sarah (Maurice) Darden, Joshua (Kristen) Oestreich , Abigail Oestreich, and Robert Marsden; Great Grandchildren, William Sgrignioli, Matthew Marsden, Caleb Oestreich. Dear Friend, Teresa Kelly Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:00 am at Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia, 13500 Philmont Ave, Philadelphia 19116 Friends may call Thursday from 10-11:00 AM at Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia, Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Conshohocken. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Boys and Girls club of Bridesburg 1709 Kinsey St. Phila, PA 19124 Online condolences and memories may be placed on www.lyonsfs.com
May 20, 1924 - June 19, 201605/20/192406/19/2016
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Arthur Robert Marsden, 92 of Philadelphia, PA, died Sunday June 19,2016 in the Lima Estates, Media, PA. He was known by Bob and Art to his friends. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Arthur E. and the late Edna (Milner) Marsden. Bob was a veteran of the US Army who fought at the Battle of the Bulge. He received the Bronze Star and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Bob played semipro baseball with the St. Louis Browns. He played soccer and basketball at Temple University where he received both his Bachelors and Masters degrees. He was an avid golfer and had a hole in one at the age of 83. Bob was an Executive Director with the Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia for 38 years. He was active with the Tioga-Nicetown Community and received awards for his many contributions. Predeceased by his loving wife of 44 years, Rita (nee Aldworth) Marsden. Survived by his children, Scott (Melody) Marsden Tracy (Jim) Oestreich , Dean (Theresa) Marsden. Grandchildren, Brittany Marsden, Matthew (Chrissy) Marsden, Kim Marsden, Sarah (Maurice) Darden, Joshua (Kristen) Oestreich , Abigail Oestreich, and Robert Marsden; Great Grandchildren, William Sgrignioli, Matthew Marsden, Caleb Oestreich. Dear Friend, Teresa Kelly Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:00 am at Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia, 13500 Philmont Ave, Philadelphia 19116 Friends may call Thursday from 10-11:00 AM at Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia, Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Conshohocken. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Boys and Girls club of Bridesburg 1709 Kinsey St. Phila, PA 19124 Online condolences and memories may be placed on www.lyonsfs.com

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23
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Thursday, June 23 2016
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Calvary Chapel Of Philadelphia
13500 Philmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
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23
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Thursday, June 23 2016
11:00 AM
Calvary Chapel Of Philadelphia
13500 Philmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
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