Marcel Robert Escoffier
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Marcel (Marty) Robert Escoffier, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2009. He was an Associate Professor at Florida International University’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management where he taught courses in food and beverage operations and control. He was very active in university committees and served as Chairman of the Faculty Senate for 2003‐2004. He was Editor of the FIU Hospitality Review for 2004‐2007 and authored several books and numerous articles. He was involved in several professional associations and a Past President of the Southeast Division of CHRIE (the association of hospitality and tourism school professors). He had worked in the hospitality industry for over twenty years before becoming a professor. There are many friends among the members of the ATA, who will truly miss Marty. He worked with his wife, Shirley (an Associate professor of Accounting at the University of Miami), and gave generously of his time, year after year, to assist ATA vice-presidents with locating hotels, planning food, and making sure ATA Midyear Meetings ran smoothly. Marty could be counted on to insure there was plenty of good food at ATA meetings, no uninvited guests, or overcharges by hotels. He was always available with a welcoming smile to answer questions, man the registration desk, and help out in any way that was needed. Marty truly contributed to the success of our meetings. The ATA and our members have lost a true friend. Marty was the grand‐nephew of the great Chef George August Escoffier and the grandson of both a French chef and, on his mother’s side, a great saloon keeper and German chef. His hobbies included the study of comparative cuisine and food history. He enjoyed cooking romantic dinners for Shirley and traveling with her, particularly in France. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was a true friend who will be greatly missed, not only by his family, but by many friends, colleagues, and students whose lives he touched. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years and his mother, Marion. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 5:30 pm at Stanfill Funeral Home (10545 South Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33156). In lieu of flowers, contributions will be gratefully accepted to The Marcel Escoffier Student Fund and can be sent to Dean Joan Remington, FIU School of hospitality and Tourism Management, 3000 NE 151st Street, Biscayne Bay Campus, HM 210, North Miami, Florida 33181‐3000. Friends can contact Shirley by mail or email:
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