Marvin Lee White Sr.

MARVIN L WHITE SR.
SEPT. 14, 1965 – JUNE 13, 2025

Marvin L White Sr.-Prospect devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend. Passed away at the young age of 59 on June 13, 2025, at Yale New Haven Hospital (Smilow) surrounded by his loving family. Marvin was born in Waterbury, CT on September 14, 1965, to Melvin White Sr. (Deceased) and Alma M White (Entzminger). He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife Grace Garcia, two sons Marvin L White Jr and Myles L White, his mother Alma M. White, his brothers Elvin Clayton (Vanessa) of Trumbull, Melvin White Jr (Ramona) of CA, and Oliver Watts (Edie) of New Haven. He also leaves behind nieces, nephews, cousins and a special god daughter Juliana.

Marvin served in the US Army Airborne and Special Forces from 1986-1990 and graduated from the police academy in 1990. He was a devoted employee at Yale New Haven Hospital for over 35 years. He started in Protective services as an officer and quickly moved up in the ranks to lieutenant where he implemented many of the security models- that are still being used today. His commitment to patient and employee safety was unwavering. He was steadfast in commitment to maintaining the dignity of the hospital security department. He was also an FBI Method Instruction and Cooper Certified. In 2016 he moved to IT as Coordinator for Security Applications for Yale New Haven Health Systems as part of security and was working behind the scenes. He continued with vigor to keep the hospital safe for all. During his employment at Yale, he was also a police officer for his hometown of Prospect for 4 years. He was very committed to those who worked with him and cared deeply for them. His work sisters Deborah Zergiebel and Melissa Clark were always by his side.

Marvin enjoyed spending time telling family stories with family and friends at cook outs, concerts, and vacations. He was an avid fan of the Pittsburg Steelers and New York Yankees, and enjoyed watching football, baseball, basketball and F1 racing.

He enjoyed sitting in his living room talking to his mom and guessing the answers to Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. Marvin will be truly missed by all, especially by those closest to him.

NOTE FROM SONS:
Our Father lived many lives in one, motor sports enthusiast, marching band veteran, proud member of the
United States Army Special Forces, a dedicated police officer, and die-hard punk rocker who never lost
his edge. He was hardheaded and hilarious, committed, and caring, worked tirelessly and loved deeply.
Like any father, to a kid we would probably be considered enemies. You annoyed us with your antics and
protected and challenged us, but as men you were our best friend, and we love you for that. We cry with
sorrow and gratitude. Gratitude for the years we were given. Gratitude for the lessons he taught us, and
gratitude for the earth he left imprinted, and we now stand tall as men today. Never Give up, Be Loud, Be
Yourself, and live your life.
A private celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date.

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