Dr. Flordelindo T. Marquez, better known as FT to almost everyone, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, with his wife and son at his side.

FT was a longtime professor at Temple University School of Journalism, where he started the advertising program back in the early 1980s. He obtained his PhD degree in advertising and mass communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and his bachelors from the University of the Philippines-Quezon City. 

He is survived by his wife, Dr. Ely Javillonar Marquez and their son René J. Marquez, both retired professors also, in the Humanities and Art, respectively.

No Services are scheduled at this time

Entrusted to Oliver H. Bair & Monaghan Funeral Home. (610) 449-8585