Warren E. Marble

Former VP Of Engineering At

Danbury Hospital

Warren E. Marble, 89, of Danbury, died March 9, at Danbury Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Mr Marble was born in Brockton, Mass., February 2, 1923, son of Gladys (Staples) and Bradford Marble. He was the husband of Florence (Ziallas) Marble. 

In addition to his wife of 56 years, four daughters, including Patricia Rockwell Maxwell, and husband George, of Newtown; a brother, Chester; five cherished grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews survive him.

A veteran of World War II, he served aboard the USS Foss, a destroyer escort. He survived two separate torpedo attacks while on convoy duty in the North Atlantic.

He was employed by various electrical contractors in the Connecticut area and was the president of Local #525 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. While employed at Danbury Hospital, he was a founder and president of Connecticut Hospital Engineering Society, a founder and president of the New England Hospital Engineering Society, and a founder and president of the Western Connecticut Plant Engineers Society. He was also past chairman of the Danbury Charter Revision Commission. Most of his career was spent as vice president of engineering at Danbury Hospital, until he retired in 1988 after 30 years.     

He was a member of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Danbury, and a past president of the Parish Council.

Even after retirement, Mr Marble enjoyed visiting construction sites and watching the expansion of Danbury Hospital. He was a great storyteller and loved to make others smile. He espoused the philosophy of positive thinking and the importance of expressing appreciation and love. He was an avid fan of UConn women’s basketball, and enjoyed birdwatching and spending time with family.

The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr Robert Kloss and staff at the Praxair Cancer Center at Danbury Hospital, and to dear friend and caregiver Mary Trotta, for their compassionate loving care.

The rite of burial took place March 13. Burial was in Wooster Cemetery, Danbury, with military honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Praxair Center, c/o Danbury Hospital Development Fund, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury CT 06810 or to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Building Fund, 30 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury CT 06811.

The Newtown Bee        March 16, 2012