Marvin Schildhorn

Marvin Schildhorn, 77, of Saugerties, formerly of Kingston, died, Sunday, September 11, 2016 at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Brooklyn, June 28, 1939, he was a son of the late Harry & Dora Lebenbaum Schildhorn. He was the former owner of L&M Auto Parts on the East Strand in Kingston, car parts were his passion until his retirement. He received numerous awards for his oncology care support, He was involved in the Healing Arbor and many other cancer cure support events. Marvin is survived by his daughter, Cindi D. Torpey and her husband William J. Torpey IV of Farmington, CT, one grandson, Brandon J. Torpey In addition to his parents, Marvin was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Janet Helene Schildhorn, who passed in 2001 and a brother, Robert Schildhorn. A Celebration of Marvin's life will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Hurley Reform Church at 11:00 AM. Interment will be held privately. Simpson-Gaus Funeral Home, 411 Albany Ave, is honored to assist the family with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting support for the Rosemary D Gruner Memorial Cancer Fund, C/O Team Schatzel Strong. Please send all donations to: Benedictine Health Foundation - Bike for Cancer Care, 105 Mary's Avenue - Kingston NY 12401, Checks are to be made payable to Benedictine Health Foundation (Team Schatzel Strong BFC2016 memo)