Marcel L. Cinquina, 77, of Winchester and formerly of Scranton, PA, passed away on November 10, 2025.
Born in Los Angeles, California, he was the son of the late Cecile (Marleau) and Libratore Cinquina.
Marcel was raised and received his education in Massena, NY, graduating from Holy Family High School. He continued his education at Siena University in Loudonville, NY, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History.
Marcel dedicated his professional life to the Boy Scouts of America. His commitment to the organization was evidenced by his early achievements: at just 16 and 17, he was named an Eagle Scout and a Vigil Honor recipient in the Order of the Arrow. The Vigil Honor is the highest award offered by a local Order of the Arrow Lodge. At age 22, Marcel received the Order of the Arrow Distinguished Service Award. This distinction is the highest award the Order of the Arrow bestows on a national level, an honor that has been conferred fewer than 1,200 times since it was first awarded in 1940.
More recently in his career, Marcel held the position of Chief Executive of the Scranton, PA Boy Scout counsel. He left behind a significant legacy through the programs, camps, and communities he created, enabling children to thrive and grow in.
His daughter, Kristen, shared that Marcel upheld the scouting promises of duty to country, helping other people, and the principles of morality, social justice, and friendship throughout his life, consistent with his status as an Eagle Scout. Marcel lived his life with "commitment, enthusiasm and integrity" applied to his work, his passions for music and the arts, and in support of his family. He was known in his community as a true gentleman, touched the lives of those he impacted, and left a legacy of "love and light behind him".
In his spare time, Marcel could be found enjoying summer camp, attending Order of the Arrow events, enjoying the opera and, of course, playing a little Bob Dylan.
Marcel is lovingly survived by his child, Kristen Webb, and his two grandchildren, all of Winchester. He is also survived by his sister, Camille Accorso, and his brothers, Andre Cinquina and Mario Cinquina.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours at the Costello Funeral Home, located at 177 Washington St., Winchester, on Saturday, November 15, from 10-11 AM. A Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home at 11 AM, followed by interment in Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Marcel’s memory may be made to Dementia Research or to Minuteman Senior Services. Donation information is available at https://alzfdn.org/donate/ and https://minutemansenior.org/support-us/