Marcus Friedel Jr.

Marcus Friedel January 4, 1936 – September 15, 2025 Following a lengthy illness, Marcus Friedel, Jr., 89, of Tequesta, FL passed on to eternal life September 15, 2025, the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Marcus was born in New Jersey on January 4, 1936, the son of Marcus and Elizabeth Friedel, both of whom are deceased. He is also predeceased by His sister Dolly and his son Mark. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Doris, his daughter Catherine, son-in-law Deacon Lester Loh, daughter-in-law Sherri Friedel (their son’s wife), married grandchildren Jordan Loh (Elizabeth) and Madeleine Quiroz (Carlos), four great-grandchildren and several nieces, a nephew and other living relatives in the USA and Germany. Prior to his retirement, Marcus was self-employed for many years in the home improvement/renovation business in Essex County, NJ. He and his wife moved to FL in 2000. Marcus was a US Army veteran and was assigned to duty in Germany during the Korean War, where he met Doris. They were married in Germany before they came to the U.S. and he was honorably discharged to civilian life. He and his wife worshipped together at St. Jude Catholic Church in Tequesta, FL where Marcus was an Usher at weekend Masses. Marcus was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, serving in several key roles: Financial Secretary, Grand Knight, Faithful Navigator, Color Corps Commander, and others. Marcus also participated in the St. Vincent de Paul ministry at St. Jude, where he served as Treasurer. A Visitation Vigil will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home on Friday, September 19th, with a Prayer service at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Jude Catholic Church on Saturday, September 20 at 1 p.m. Marcus will be laid to rest at South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that anyone wishing to make a memorial donation, please consider making a donation in Marcus’ name to the St. Vincent de Paul Society chapter at St. Jude in Tequesta (204 N US Hwy 1 Tequesta, FL 33469) or to Treasure Coast Hospice (https://www.treasurehealth.org/292/Donate).

Marcus Friedel Jr.

January 4, 1936 - September 15, 2025