Marcia Siegler, a loving and beloved woman died peacefully December 12, 2022, at Maplewood of Danbury Connecticut with family at her side, one day before her 96th birthday. Her family is grateful to the staff, especially the CNAs who showed such kindness in her care.

She is survived by her children and grandchildren who she adored; her daughter Dr Judith Siegler and her husband Ronald Kuhn from Indialantic, Florida and Defiance, Ohio and her son S. Lewis Siegler M.D. and his wife Kathy Spenard Siegler from Southbury Connecticut, her grandchildren Kate,Kevin,Alex,Scott and Jeff and her great grandchildren Tristan, Aiden, Danny and Ben and her nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Marcia was an inspiration always offering love, a kind ear, words of wisdom and comfort to family, life long friends, colleagues and strangers who became friends touched by her loving kindness.

Marcia was born December 13, 1926 in the Bronx where she grew up. The oldest daughter of Tess and Irving Malawista she grew up with her sister Evelyn (Warheit) surrounded by a close and loving extended family.

Marcia left the Bronx at the age of sixteen to attend the University of Michigan. She graduated in 1947 with a degree in Biology and continued her studies at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and received her Masters Degree from Hofstra University.

She married Dr. Alvin Siegler on November 30,1947. They were very happily married for sixty six years. Alvin always said if it hadn't been for Marcia he wouldn't have accomplished what he did. She was intimately involved in all aspects of his medical career including organizing his medical practice, coediting his medical textbooks, hosting his colleagues and traveling the world with him.

Marcia and Alvin's home was always the center of extended family gatherings. Marcia nourished with love, kind words of encouragement and her famous chicken soup, apple sauce and fruit platters. She was an artist at entertaining family, friends and colleagues. She naturally had a green thumb and was the gardener giving nourishment and sweetness so those around her could grow.

Not only devoted to her family Marcia was passionate about creating a more loving, peaceful and fair world. She worked tirelessly as a community volunteer in Woodmere, New York at National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) serving in many roles including NCJW representative to the United Nations and NCJW President 1979-1981. She cherished her time there and the lifelong friendships she made. When honored by NCJW, her colleagues and friends described her as a woman of gentility, intellect, and wisdom. Her qualities of caring, commitment and conviction were an inspiration. She was gentle and kind, yet strong and passionate in her desire to improve society.

Continuing her lifelong love of the arts she attended plays and concerts with her friends in Boca Raton, Florida In her final months Marcia was surrounded as always by loved ones. She died as she lived graciously. She shared many special times with her loved ones. She knew we will carry her in our hearts forever. Hers is a legacy of family, peace and the belief that love conquers all.

Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, December 21 from 11-12 at Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home, 2 School Street Woodbury, CT 06798. A service will begin at noon. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com