Marcus Jon Maheu, better known as MJ, left this earth to be with the Heavenly Father on July 12, 2018. Marc was an amazing husband to Lisa, incredible father to two sons, Miles (15) and Malcolm (10) and one daughter, Perry (13). He also leaves behind a sister, Lindsay Maheu DiTore. In addition, he was a beloved son, Uncle, Nephew, Brother-in-law, son-in-law, cousin and friend.
Marc, at age 44, was taken far too early from this earth. He battled lung cancer and from start to finish his cancer journey was 103 days long. He didn’t even have a chance to put up a real fight, although he never stopped trying. He never complained about pain or treatments because for him, not fighting wasn’t an option. He had so much to live for and he fought with everything he had in him. Cancer may have taken his body, but it could not take his spirit.
Marc embodied life with an enthusiasm we should all embrace. He had an appreciation and love for the simple things in life that really mattered. Beating alcoholism and celebrating his two-year sober mark in January gave him amazing perspective. There was nothing he loved more than spending time with his family. He had a love for all things sports related, a passion for music with an extensive vinyl collection, was an avid collector of old toys and memorabilia, grew to love camping and the simplicity and peacefulness of being outdoors in nature, was a trivia buff and a “Shark Tank” junkie, but most of all – he was the most dedicated, loyal and loving husband and father anyone could ever be.
He will be greatly missed on this earth and there is a void that will never be filled. Until we meet him again, we will be honoring him in all we do.
Services: Lupton Chapel, 7233 Delmar Blvd., University City, on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. Private Interment. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Memorials to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, 155 East 55th Street, Ste. 6H, New York, NY 10022.