Prep holds prayer service for popular ex-principal
Patrick Marx, a beloved and devoted former teacher and later principal of Scranton Preparatory School, died Sunday after a three-year battle with cancer.
"This is a tremendous loss for the Scranton Prep community," said the Rev. Herbert B. Keller, S.J., the school's president.
Mr. Marx, 55, who lived in South Scranton with his family, joined the school faculty in 1979 as a Latin teacher, Father Keller said. In 2001, he was appointed school principal. He stepped down in June and became the school's first director of mission and identity.
The school presented him its Ignatian Award, its highest honor, for his years of dedication and achievement, said Father Keller, who called Mr. Marx "a fine scholar committed to Jesuit education."
"He was selfless and served as an example of such personal courage," Father Keller said. "We're all so grateful for all he's given us, his leadership, friendship and faith."
Mr. Marx's obituary appears on Page B8.
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