Charles Marcellin

Brother Charles Marcellin, FMS, a member of the Marist Brothers of the Schools for 63 years, died on February 19, 2017 at Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville, NY. He was 81 years old.  

Brother Charles was born in Bronx, NY, before entering the Marist Juniorate in Esopus, NY in 1952. He became a postulant with the Marist Brothers in 1953 and entered the Marist Brothers Novitiate at Tyngsboro, MA in 1954.  He professed first vows in 1955.  After completing his religious and academic studies at Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York. He began his teaching career at St. Helena High School from 1958-1960 and served for many years as a teacher and administrator at the following schools; St. Mary’s HS in Manhasset from 1960-62 (teacher), Christ the King HS in NY from 1962 – 66 (teacher), St. Helena High School 1966-69 (Ass’t Principal), Msgr. Scanlon High School 1969-75 (Principal),Marist High School in Bayonne, NJ from 1975-77 (Ass’t Principal) and 1977 – 82 (Principal), Archbishop Molloy HS in Briarwood, NY from 1982-2012 as school Treasurer.

He professed his final vows in 1960. He earned a masters degrees in History from St. John’s University in 1964.

Brother Charles was the son of Charles and Mary Elizabeth (Murphy) Kamarad. He is survived by his niece, grand nephews, many friends as well as by his Marist Brothers of the Province of the United States.

Br. Charles’ wake will be held on Wednesday February 22nd in Fox Funeral home in Forest Hills from 2:30pm – 5:00pm. His funeral will be on Wednesday February 22nd at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Forest Hills at 7:30pm His burial will be on Thursday February 23rd at the Marist Brothers Cemetery in Esopus, NY.