Dr. Marc Gershowitz

Dr. Marc Gershowitz

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Marc Gershowitz.  A forty-plus year resident of Danbury, Connecticut, Marc was born in the Bronx on April 23, 1948 to Abe and Gert Gershowitz and died in Danbury on October 11, 2025.

Married for 53 years to his childhood sweetheart, Maressa, Marc is survived by his dearly loved daughters, Elissa (Ken) and Rebecca (Bob), and his adored and adoring grandsons Robbie, Joshua, and Zachary; his sister Lynne (James) and his niece Arlene (Gregg) and sons Jared and Jacob; and his nephew Eric (Aimee) and their sons Alex and Noah. His cousins Martin (Jeannie), and their children and grandchildren, and Sandra, Gary (Jill), and Beth (Ross).

A brilliant, committed, and caring Clinical Psychologist, he will be remembered and respected by many in the community. As a former National Handball Champion, his commitment to his sport was exceptional. And as a friend, he will be dearly missed by his many friends and colleagues including Peter and Maria, Sam and Ann, and Carole and Victor.

The family will receive friends at Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9 Granville, Ave., Danbury, on Thursday, October 16 from 10:15 to 11:00. Service 11:00-11:30.

Please consider making a contribution in Marc’s memory to The Goldstone Caregivers Center (Danbury Hospital Foundation). Donations can be made online at http://Nuvancehealth.org/giving or by mail: Danbury Hospital - 24 Hospital Avenue; Danbury, CT 06810.

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