Marshall Schmeizer

Marshall Schmeizer, age 78, originally from Brooklyn, NY and for the last 20 years from Ocean City, NJ, passed at home with his family on August 7, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Hartman, sons Craig David Schmeizer, Evan Forrest Schmeizer and Jesse Ian Schmeizer, grandchildren Noah, Samuel and Eleanor Schmeizer, and brother Mark Harrison. He is predeceased by his parents, Irving Schmeizer and Anna Smith, and his brother Ivan Schmeizer and sister Lynne Carlton.

Marshall served with the 77th Artillery First Air Cavalry Division in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. Following his service, Marshall graduated from Long Island University and received his Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School. Marshall enjoyed a long career as a Plaintiff’s trial lawyer and was acclaimed for his work in medical malpractice cases throughout New York City. He was a regular in the courthouses in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan.

After retiring from the law, Marshall enjoyed teaching and coaching his boys in little league baseball. Always a fitness fan, Marshall was a regular at the Community Center gym and pool. He remained a Yankees and Giants fan true to his NY roots. Marshall enjoyed long walks and sitting at the beach with Lisa and his dog, Jack.

Visitation will be on Tuesday morning 10 AM to 11 AM at the Godfrey funeral home route 9 New Jersey. Service to begin at 11 AM and interment at Cape May county veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center, Ocean City Youth Athletic Association or the Ocean City High School Track Boosters Association.