It is with heavy heart that Chauffeur Driven announces the passing of industry mainstay Kaye Marseilles after a long illness. She was 72.
Kaye is best known for being part of Grech Motors’ superstar sales team for more than three decades. However, she began her time in the industry as a chauffeur, eventually starting her own limousine service. In 1988, she joined popular limousine manufacturer Krystal Enterprises in sales, a position she held through the company’s transition into Grech Motors.
“I am lucky to love what I do and enjoy working for my clients to have them grow with me,” she said of her sales career.
A regular at tradeshows and industry events, Kaye was much beloved by operators and other sales professionals.
“Sometimes there’s that one person that from the moment you meet them, they make an impact on you for a lifetime. That was Kaye Marseilles—not just a treasure to the industry, but truly one of my very best friends. Words will never describe how thoughtful and kind she has been to everyone she’s ever met. I aspire to one day be just half as great a person as she was and always will be in my heart,” says Tammy Carlisle of Action Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation.
“Kaye will be missed by many in our industry. Her bright smile and charismatic personality made her someone we all wanted to be around. She will always be our queen!” says Tami Rutter of Commonwealth Worldwide.
“Sad to hear of Kaye's passing. I first met her a few years ago at an industry show. Although I was certainly not the prospective client she was looking for, she took a genuine interest in my small company, and we had some great chats. May she rest in peace,” says Paula DeBiasi of Chicago Coachworks.
“Life will not be the same without Kaye. She was a legend and gave so much to this industry. I will miss her so much, especially at the shows. It was her and I against all the men lol!” says Tina Hyde of Executive Coach Builders.
“Kaye Marseilles was trailblazing woman! She was a top performing sales star in a time when women were not expected or respected. May God bless her family with the peace that surpasses all understanding,” says Yvette Roybal of Octane Buick GMC.
The Chauffeur Driven team would like to extend their condolences to Marseilles’ family and friends. We will post information about services once they become available.
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