Isaac “Joe” Marmor

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Isaac “Joe” Marmor sadly passed away April 7, 2026, at the age of 97 in Newton, MA surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of the late Judith Shapsay Marmor for 59 years. He was the beloved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Stacey Marmor, Eta Marmor Chansky and Neil Chansky, Bonnie Marmor and Ben Linden. He was the proud Zaida of Gabriella and Daniel Chansky; Justin, Noah, and Sasha Linden; and Hannah and Sarah Marmor. He is survived by his sister, Shary Fine of Toronto, Canada and predeceased by his siblings Yosef Karpeles, Esther Kalvo, Helen Cohen, Herschel Marmor, and Shmaia Marmor. Joe is also survived by family in Israel and Connecticut, including Drs. Harold and Sharon Paz, children Allison and Samantha and grandchildren Esti and Willa.

Joe was a Holocaust survivor, who was born in Romania. After the traumas of war, he immigrated to Canada and built a life for his family in Quebec City. He was charismatic, strong and determined. He and his wife Judy built a family with Jewish values, owned successful clothing businesses, and were part of the community where everyone knew and loved them. Joe had a very special “Joie de vivre” that radiated around him. He had friends for over 75 years, and those who met Joe and Judy became part of their family. He loved nothing more than being part of simchas and dancing with his children, grandchildren and their friends. This was his nachas!

After retiring, Joe and Judy moved to Florida to enjoy the beautiful weather with old friends from Montreal and new ones from Florida. After 30 years in their happy place, Joe came to Massachusetts when Judy passed and was then surrounded by his loving and caring children and grandchildren. He was welcomed by new friends, especially the Temple Israel of Natick community. He was recently interviewed by the Holocaust Museum Boston and excited to be included when it opens later this year.

The funeral service will be held at Temple Israel, 145 Hartford Street Natick, MA Sunday April 12 at 1:30 PM. Burial at Bet Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Road, Wayland, MA. For those unable to attend the service at Temple Israel, please access the live stream HERE

Shiva:

Sunday April 12, 2026, 4:00-7:00 PM Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Hartford St. Natick, MA

Monday-Tuesday April 13-14, 6:30-8:30 PM Linden Family Home, 1 Jacqueline Circle, Natick, MA

Wednesday-Thursday April 15-16, 6:30-8:30 PM Chansky Family Home, 90 Edwardel Road, Needham, MA

Friday April 17, 9:30 – 11:30 AM Linden Family Home, 1 Jacqueline Circle, Natick, MA

Contributions in Joe’s name can be made to Temple Israel of Natick Capital Improvement Fund (tiofnatick.org) or the Holocaust Legacy Foundation (https://www.holocaustlegacyfoundation.org)