Errol C. Marquis

Errol Clifton Marquis, 85, of Mount Kisco, NY passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026.

Errol Marquis was born on February 14, 1941, to the late Bernard Oliver Marquis, Sr. and Maria Cecile Deterville in San Nicolas, Aruba. It was there he was baptized and attended grammar school. During his early years in Aruba, he became fluent in many languages including Dutch, Papiamento, Spanish and English. This is also where he grew a love for the game of baseball and was a star outfielder in the Lago Sports Park. In 1954, he and his family left Aruba for Brooklyn, NY to pursue secondary education in the United States.

In Brooklyn, he graduated from St. Augustine High School, Brooklyn where he was a varsity athlete in track. After graduation, he served in the US Navy aboard the USS Essex, and he was honorably discharged in 1966. He later earned a B.A. degree from St. Francis College (N.Y.) while working full time at Kaplan’s pharmacy in Brooklyn.

In 1972, Errol began his career as a pharmaceutical sales representative for Eli Lilly and Company. In addition to promoting drugs for diabetes, he was also responsible for launching Prozac to the Brooklyn sales area. During his career, he earned several President’s Club awards for his clever negotiation skills and the increase in territory sales volume.

In 1975, he married the former Mary Hipp of White Plains, NY. From this union they had two daughters, Marisa Marquis and Camille Marquis. Errol and his wife enjoyed traveling, attending sporting events, jazz concerts and hosting barbeques for family and friends. Independently, Errol continued to play baseball for the Greenburgh Recreation League, coached Little League softball, and became a competitive league bowler in Westchester. Errol was elected President of the United by Choice Bowling League (UBC) at Elmsford Bowl and White Plains Bowling Center. He was a member of the Greenburgh Over 40 Baseball All-Star team and participated in National Bowling Tournaments. Errol also holds a ring for a perfect 300 game.

Errol and his wife enjoyed their later retirement years in Mount Kisco, NY where they continued to enjoy many activities, spend time with friends, and volunteered bi-weekly at Feeding Westchester.

In addition to his wife Mary, Errol Marquis is survived by his daughters Marisa Marquis and Camille Marquis (Errol Gingis). He is also survived by his siblings: Bernard Marquis, II (Glenda), Alphonso Marquis (Manuela), Eve Bedford, Kathlyn Berry (Reginald) and Juanita Marcellin. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings Merlin Marquis, Maria Aldith Baptiste, Joseph Macdonald Marquis and Fanny Talbot. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was loved by all and will be sorely missed.

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ATTENTION: During the continuing various health concerns, please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!

A Wake/Visitation/Viewing will be held on Wednesday June 17, 2026, from 10:00-11:00AM at Bethel Baptist Church, immediately followed by Funeral Service at 11:00AM. So you may come to the Church to attend, & feel free to wear masks. But the family plans on live-streaming the services on Wednesday, also available on our website the day of the service where it says LIVESTREAM Today WATCH NOW, so you'd be able to view remotely then/here also/instead. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen -OR- you may bring an address label to paste in register book in lieu of signing). Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from too much touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, Please Kindly Respectfully leave the building & premises if the church is at their capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Errol C. Marquis entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Marquis Family during their time of bereavement.

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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in his honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/watch remotely/not able to sign in person.

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Please feel free to come to the church wearing a mask, & feel free to wear a mask inside the church if you choose, and social distance as much as possible. If you know you have and/or are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronavirus/COVID-19/Measles; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come to any facility. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing -OR- you may bring an address label to paste in register book in lieu of signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the church, and directions of the funeral home staff and/or church personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following accordingly to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the church and/or funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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As a lasting tribute IN LIEU OF flowers, the family kindly suggests/prefers/appreciates a contribution may be made in his name/memory/honor to where he himself volunteered & donated, to: Feeding Westchester (may be done simply through the donation link here in website just slightly below or above to any charity link listed), and/or you may choose to plant a tree in his name/memory/honor. The Family kindly requests NO flowers. But if still sending flowers/plants despite the family's expressed wishes, they may be delivered on either Tuesday June 16th, 2026 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home or on Wednesday June 17, 2026 by/before 10:00AM to Bethel Baptist Church. The Family Thanks You!