Edward Walter Marshall

Born August 1923 in New Rochelle, NY. Edward and his twin brother Adrian discovered a love of music during their teen years. They were encouraged by their mother and older sister, who bought for them some used drums, trumpet and piano. The Marshall Brothers Band practiced Big Band music in the family apartment. They went on to play in New York clubs, and with some notable performers – Cab Calloway, Billy Eckstein, Doc Severinsen. 

Ed met his future wife while he was in the hospital for surgery. Ed married Cora, his Nurses’ Aide, and they raised their children, Eddie and Joyce, in New Rochelle. Ed reprioritized things for his family, and went to work for the Department of the Army as a Records Management Specialist – while still playing weekend gigs and teaching drum students on the side.  

Ed moved his family to Bowie, MD, in 1967, and he concluded his civil service career at Ft. Meade, MD in 1983.  

Ed and Cora enjoyed taking care of their home and gardens, and travelling. When Ed rediscovered golf, he loved to partner-up with his grandson, Daniel – mostly to show off in front of his senior golf buddies. Also, Ed and Daniel enjoyed an occasional jam session, with Daniel on guitar, Ed on drums and piano.  

Ed lost Cora, the love of his life, in 1990. 

Some years later, he met his friend Jewell Warden who introduced him to ballroom dancing. He introduced her to golf. They also enjoyed sea cruises and time at Lake Anna and with Jewell’s family. 

Ed loved his family – Cora, Eddie, Joyce and Rory Casey, Daniel and Allison Casey and his great-grandchildren Aiden and Declan Casey – and his Rustic Hill Drive neighbors, his extended family and friends. We will miss him.