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In the past couple of weeks, I have gotten the news of the passing of two long time neighbors. Not just long-time neighbors, but loving, involved, activist, inspiring neighbors – Marvin Nodiff and Gloria Broun.
We have more of them in the news of neighbors, but I wanted to take a moment to discuss the impact that people like Marv and Gloria have on the neighborhood and me. Marv was a long-time neighbor and lawyer who used his talents to stand up for the rights of tenants and protect the stability of our neighborhood.
He was a very vocal opponent to short term rentals in a residential neighborhood.
He read prolifically about the topic, researched other cities, attended board meetings, worked on a committee for housing and zoning as well as a committee to establish a dog park, and offered his services free of charge to the board of alderman. Marv was also warm and caring; we had several lunches together where he and my daughter Emily had a terrific time together and Marv even hired Emily to illustrate one of his books to further her art career.
I don’t think that I have ever been to a major event at St. Roch in which Gloria Broun wasn’t in attendance.
She was such a caring person who so frequently donated her time and showered so much love on so many people.
I have heard so many people call her Mamma Broun that I was never sure where her blood family started or ended.
I think everyone in her circle was considered such.
She was a stalwart of the parish, and her commitment has contributed to the continued existence of the church. Even as I approach my sixtieth year on this planet, I still think of myself as ‘the next generation’, the ones not quite in charge yet.
I think because I am lucky enough to have Andy’s parents still here as the pioneers, the role models for service and commitment. Their generation truly sacrificed to make our neighborhood so wonderful.
They fought red-lining, racism, and crime.
They had neighborhood events to bring attention to this hidden gem, art shows, free advertising, and creating the first neighborhood newspaper.
This neighborhood has withstood much crisis due to these diligent warriors.
I often wonder if I have the same stuff to be the role model and warriors that they were, the fighters in the face of adversity.
I know many people in our neighborhood in that ‘next generation’ who are still showing up, I think because of their elder’s example.
I hope and pray that we continue to fight for what is right, for equity, diversity, inclusion, stability, and love the way Marv and Gloria would do.
We were lucky to have had them in our corner.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, Summer 2025.
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