Obituary of Marvin S. Rosenthal

In loving memory of a faithful husband devoted Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather Marvin S. Rosenthal was born to Isadore and Anna Rosenthal on December 24, 1929 in Syracuse, NY. He died on January 11, 2014 after battling a long illness. Marvin was raised in Syracuse, New York where he met the love of his life Diane. They were married in 1952 and raised their family there. In 1979 they started the next chapter in their lives in Santa Barbara, CA. He was a kind and gentle man whose actions were his deeds. He will be remembered for the contributions he has made in Santa Barbara, to the people who entered his life as the manager of Seacrest Apartments, the Santa Barbara Rental Property Association education board, and as a volunteer for the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Marvin was a faithful husband, devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His essence was a gentle nature with clear virtues and ethics. In this world, one would say, "he was a good man". Marvin is survived by Diane his wife of 61 years, loving children Mark Rosenthal (Wendy) and Beth Rosenthal (Craig Levy), grandchildren Alison Paniagua (Dan) and Evan Rosenthal (Jill), great grandson Jaxon Rosenthal, brothers Seymour Rosenthal (Ethel) of Philadelphia, PA and Irving Rosenthal of Syracuse, NY, his brother-in-law Seb Borrello (Bonnie) of Texas as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Much appreciation and thanks to all of the Villa Alamar Angels, Jackie Marston, Joseph Newlan, Dr. Jeffrey Hadsall, Dr. Paul Gertler, Vising Nurses/Hospice, Jeanne West, and Benardo Lozornio There will be graveside services at The Santa Barbara Cemetery on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association California Central 1528 Chapala Street Suite 204 Santa Barbara, CA at 805-892-4259, the Visiting Nurses and Hospice Care Santa Barbara at 805-690-6290, the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara 805-957-1115, and congregation B'nai B'rith 805-964-7869.