Obituary of Ruben O. Marshall

Mr. Ruben Otis Marshall went to Eternal rest in GSHMC on 3/16/2015 in West Islip, NY at the age of 43. Ruben is survived by his mother Martha Marshall, (Wyandanch, NY) wife Nicole Marshall, 6 children Alexia, Rasheed, Yasmine, Imani, Imari and Nigel (Wyandanch, NY) Brother Sean Marshall (Wyandanch). He is preceded in death by his father Ruben Marshall and Brother Calvin Marshall and a host of family and friends. Ruben was born on November 15, 1971 in Smithtown, NY to Ruben and Martha Marshall. He attended North Babylon High School until 1989, and graduated from DC Wolfe High School, Hardaway, AL. He attended Suffolk Community College for Business in 1992. He married Nicole LaShawn Williams his high school sweetheart in 1996. In 1991 he began working at Brunswick hospital as a physical therapy aide. In 1996 he became employed at Good Samaritan Hospital. The couple shortly welcomed 6 children into their home. Ruben’s children remembers him as a kind, gentle, motivating father who encouraged them to pursue their goals. Ruben was accomplished at cooking, coaching football and basketball. He was a dedicated, witty individual who loved his family and was passionate about enhancing children’s knowledge and skill set in basketball and football. He was an active member of Community Nazerene Church in Wyandanch, NY. He often volunteered at the Venettes Cultural Workshop assisting the boys in preparation for recitals. “I am Free” Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free I’m following the path God laid for me I took His hand when I heard Him call I turned my back and left it all I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work, or play Task left undone must stay that way I’ve found that peace at the close of day If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy A friendship shared a laugh, a kiss Ah yes, those things I too; will miss Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish the sunshine of tomorrow My life’s been full. I savored much Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch Perhaps my time seemed all to brief Don’t lengthen it now with undo grief Lift up your hearts and share with me God wants me now, He set me FREE! Acknowledgements The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation and sincere thanks for the many prayers, kind deeds and comforting expressions during their hours of bereavement.