PRINCETON….Roger S. Marcus, 80 died peacefully at his residence on Tuesday,
November 4 th with his daughters by his bedside.
Born in New York City, he was a resident of the greater Trenton area.
Roger was a graduate of The Lawrenceville School and Boston University where he
received a Bachelor of Arts in Business.
Roger was the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of American Biltrite.
He was previously the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Congoleum
Corporation from 1993 to 2012.
He enjoyed traveling, playing golf and spending fun times with family and friends.
Roger was a lifelong supporter of Greenwood House, which was named for his beloved
parents Robert and Natalie Marcus.
He was also a devoted supporter of Wounded Warriors and The Jewish Federation.
Most recently Roger received a lifetime achievement award by the Floor Covering
Industry Foundation for his tireless work supporting flooring industry workers battling
catastrophic illnesses.
Roger is pre-deceased by his parents Robert and Natalie Marcus. He is survived by his
daughters Elissa Marcus Massimo and Julie Marcus and his brother Richard Marcus.
He was the devoted grandfather to Miah Downs and Ava Massimo.
Funeral Services are private.
Donations in Roger’s memory can be made to Greenwood House, Wounded Warriors
and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Arrangements by Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel.
All my sympathy to the Marcus family, my prayer is with you.
Roger was deeply committed to advancing and supporting the floor covering industry community. He joined the Floor Covering Industry Foundation (FCIF) Board of Directors in January 1998, serving faithfully for more than 27 years, to help advance the organization’s mission to help flooring workers suffering from severe illnesses, injuries, and disabilities. His wisdom, kindness, and unwavering commitment have left an indelible mark on our organization and the many lives it touches. Roger chaired the Floor Covering Industry Foundation’s grant committee for many years and was instrumental in planning the first three FCIF galas. His leadership, generosity, and tireless advocacy resulted in a lifetime impact exceeding $1 million in contributions to FCIF, through funds raised at the galas and through corporate support from American Biltrite. Most recently, the Floor Covering Industry Foundation honored Roger’s lifetime impact on the flooring industry and his steadfast dedication to the Foundation’s mission at a gala held at Gotham Hall in October 2024. Hundreds of industry executives gathered to celebrate his achievements, leadership, and compassion. In lieu of focusing on his personal accomplishments, Roger chose to share the stories of FCIF grantees, hoping to inspire the next generation of industry leaders to continue passionately supporting the cause of helping those in need. He will be dearly missed.
He was a great friend and will be missed.
Roger always treated me very, very kindly.
They were the best times of all for Congoleum Corp. All of the employees were treated like family.
Forever grateful.
Although I didn’t know you personally, I know and love your daughter, Julie who is an exceptional human.You were her hero and I believe she was yours . Your strength and life will carry on in her and Miah. Rest well Mr. Marcus . -Colleen
Sending lots of love to his family and caregivers! I will miss him so very much.
Marcus Family, my deepest sympathy for Roger’s passing. Roger had such a strong yet kind presence at every meeting with the Flooring division. At dinners, he made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time. He made us feel like we were truly part of his family with his generosity and compassion. What I will miss most is his annual Holiday card at Christmas time. It is always the first card we received during the Holidays:-) Rest in Peace Roger, you will be missed dearly.
I’m very sorry for Roger’s passing. He was a great person to work with at Congoleum and a good friend. May his memory be eternal! 🙏❤️
We are deeply saddened to hear about Roger’s passing. We have been grateful to be a part of his healthcare team and to get to know him over the years, to hear his jokes and glimpses into his life. Our condolences to his family and friends. We will genuinely miss seeing him <3