A Video Of Justin Giving MBA students advice

I love you brother!  It takes about 5 seconds for the audio to start so hit play, wait for it... then enjoy.

How He Died

http://justinmarcucci.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-did-my-brother-justin-die-answer.html

Justin and Stephanie; Story in University of Chicago, Booth News

http://www.chicagobooth.edu/news/2011-08-29-marcucci.aspx

Legacy of Booth Alumnus Carries across Expansive Network

Justin Marcucci, ’05 and his wife Stephanie—who previously served as associate director, marketing and communications for the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship—were long-time members of the Booth community and great supporters of the school.

This past spring, a number of websites, including a memorial fund, were established to remember Justin, who passed away unexpectedly due to a rare case of idiopathic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

“He definitely felt that many of his achievements came from the knowledge he gained while at Chicago Booth and from the network of alumni he got to know there,” said Jared Marcucci, Justin’s brother.

As a student, Justin studied entrepreneurship and finance. He also competed in the New Venture Challenge, placing third in the business case competition along with cofounders Peter Shannon, ’05; Jon Mano, ’05; and Oliver Banz, ’05, for Crazy Waters, Inc.

In his most recent role, post-graduation, Marcucci worked for eBay in San Jose, Calif., as general manager for Fashion Vault, a component of eBay Marketplaces that focuses on clothing, shoes, and accessories. According to his brother, Marcucci’s career was closely linked to his time at Booth.

“Justin knew he wanted to work in Silicon Valley in a start-up business in the tech industry,” he said. “His MBA from Booth catapulted his career toward his life goals in business. Justin seemed to always be advocating for the university and felt very fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend Chicago Booth.”

In fact, it was Justin’s expansive professional and alumni network—bolstered by his time at Booth—that first motivated Jared to create the numerous websites in his brother’s honor. Hoping to preserve memories for Justin’s family, friends, and colleagues around the globe—including numerous contacts from his time working in London and Prague—Jared created an archive of photos, videos, and a blog that raises awareness about the medical condition that led to Justin’s tragic death.

“I thought that the many people who knew and loved Justin would benefit from having a website that they could visit for updates and to learn more about what had happened,” he explained. The blog itself received more than 10,000 hits in the first few weeks and continues to draw increasing numbers of visitors.

An educational fund for Marcucci’s children—three sons, Grant, Kellen, and Lennox; and daughter, Johnna, who was born in August—has been created by his colleagues at eBay and is currently linked to the numerous websites.

For more information and to learn more about the memorial fund, please refer to the websites below.

—Kate Fratar

•   Facebook memorial page

•   Blog site by Marcucci’s brother, Jared

•   Archive of downloadable videos photos

A Paypal education fund for Marcucci’s children has been started by his colleagues at Ebay. Information for making a contribution is available on the blog.

1 widow 4 children, including brand new beautiful baby girl!

1 Widow and 4 Children (including brand new beautiful baby girl!)

Justin's friends and family established a Paypal education fund for his children. To donate, go to www.paypal.com and click on the Send Money tab. Enter the dollar amount you wish to donate, & indicate that your payment is for Friends & Family. Next enter as the email Address:

justinmarcuccifamilyfund@gmail.com

in the To box. Anyone can donate, even if you don't have a Paypal acct. Please post in your status if you feel so inclined. If you would rather not use Paypal to donate a special fund has been created for Justin's family and Children. You can mail a check

UBS Financial Services FBO Stephanie Marcucci

And send it to:
UBS Financial Services 
601 W. Riverside Ste. 1200
Spokane, WA 99201

All donations of any amount will be a great blessing for his family. Thank you.

Baby Johnna Justin Marcucci Is born

Baby Johnna Justin Marcucci was born on august 23rd 2011: 7 pounds 11 ounces, 20.5 inches long 


Yes, her name is spelled "Johnna Justin" but I'm pronouncing it "John-uh | Jus-teen."  lots of people have been asking me. I know it's confusing, but it's also very sentimental. And it works with the "Banana-Fanna" song, so Justin would totally approve. Hee...hee. ~ Stephanie Marcucci 




Check back regularly as we add updates and more pictures.

36 years old

Justin would have turned 36 years old on August 13, 2011 but it was not to be. The day was another day without Justin. He is gone. Now I know the proper thing to say to make everyone feel comfortable is that "he is with us in spirit and always in our hearts."

However, he is not on the other end of my cell phone when I have a new funny joke to tell him or a story I want to tell him. He is not here to offer his advice. His birthday was another reminder of this, and "this" is real. Justin is dead.

He will not be there to cut the umbilical cord when Stephanie has their baby. There is no anger or bitterness but rather just reality. I miss him everyday and love and cherish all the memories and good times I was fortunate to have with him. I feel no shame or guilt in stating what may be uncomfortable to read but I would rather man up and state reality. He is gone and it sucks, it really does suck and that is ok and I feel no need to sugar coat this or say something to make myself feel better about it.

I can't imagine what it would be like to have him gone and to have had unfinished business or bad blood. Instead because of his great ability to be present and involved in my life, it was  and is all good. I can find celebration in that.

Happy Birthday Bro. Thank you for being my best friend and brother and being involved in my life and present in my life while you were living.

Like the lyrics say by Arcade Fire:

If I could have it back
All the time that we wasted
I'd only waste it again
If I could have it back
You know I would love to waste it again
Waste it again and again and again

Memorial to Justin from BYU, Marriott School of Business

The video takes a about 10 seconds to start after clicking on play. The first 10 seconds are just a still frame.

I stumbled across this video on You Tube, putting in "justin marcucci" in the search box. This is a great tribute to who Justin is and what he did to serve others.

This video can be found on You Tube and on the Box website as well:

You Tube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3AQROIZZZk

The Box link:
https://doctorsbag.box.net/shared/z66e8i7ypu


I thought I would post it here as well for those of you have not see it yet.