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2016
Mark Scognamillo Obituary
Mark John Scognamillo passed away on March 10, 2016 due to complications from pneumonia. Born on July 21, 1960, to Rosario and Nancy Scognamillo, Mark grew up in San Pedro. He attended Mary Star of the Sea Elementary School, Dodson Jr. High, and graduated from San Pedro High School in 1978. Mark went on to graduate magna cum lade with a degree in Psychology from Cal State Dominguez Hills in 1982.
Mark had an early love of aviation and received his pilot's license while still in high school. He flew to many places throughout California, as well as to Chicago to see the Pope. His love of flying planes led him to a position as an Air Traffic Controller in Maui, Hawaii. Most recently, Mark served as a Litigation Investigator for the FAA.
Mark is Survived by his loving wife, Teresa; his children, Anjolie, Lori (Andrew), Peter (Tracy); parents, Rosario and Nancy; his brothers, Mike (Barbara), Anthony (Sandra), Frank (Beth), John (Kathi), and Joe (Amanda). He also leaves behind his mother-in-law, Mae Score (Robert); sisters-in-law, Melissa (Jim) Baker, Leslie Blue; Uncles and Aunts, Joe and Linda Bird, Candace and Kevin Saxman; cousins, Frank (Maria), Katherine (Paul), Craig (Alesia), Brian; as well as 22 nieces and nephews, and his former wife, Annette.
Although Mark was born prematurely at 4 pounds, 2 ounces, he grew to be a "gentle giant" at over 6 feet tall. He will be remembered for his love of God and his family, as well as his warm smile and outgoing personality. A celebration of Mark's life will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Cabrillo Beach Bathhouse, 3800 Stephen M. White Drive in San Pedro. Please sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.
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Fr. John Higgins
August 27, 2025
Mark went to St. John's Seminary in Camarillo. That's where I met him back in the 1970s. I pray that he is with Jesus Christ forever!
August 8, 2016
Rosario and family, I don't know if you remember Paul and I...but, we sure remember you! You took care of all clothing needs for Paul at Yale Waterman. We just heard about the loss of your dear son. We'll be praying for all your family. Did'nt you work at Busy Beei in High School. I remember after we were married andPaul was in the USN, I shopped at that market.
God bless your dear family. Praise God the best is yet to come.
BETTY Morgan Olson
Louis Falcon
April 4, 2016
Correction: Regarding my 3/21/16 entry statement about SPHS being my alma mater. Mistakenly interpreted initials SPHS to mean SPHS for St. Paul High School in Santa Fe Springs; my true alma mater.
Again, condolences, prayers and God's blessings for the entire family. Rest in Peace Mark.
Phil Felando
March 27, 2016
Dear Scognamillo Family:
I just learned of Mark's passing and was very saddened to hear the news. He was a wonderful man and it was my pleasure to have him as my friend at SPHS. We had a lot of fun in the Knights Organization and posed together in some ridiculous best male legs contest for the yearbook. There was no contest here as I looked pretty sad next to him. Although I have not seen him for many years, I kept up with news about him and his family through our neighbor and friend, Sara Dunsworth, daughter of Yale Waterman's co-owner with Rosario. My sincerest condolences to the entire family. May he rest in peace.
JOHN MIHELICH
March 25, 2016
I enjoyed my brief meetings with Mark, we played golf a few times and waved as I went by on the number 2 tee of the golf course in Bear Valley Springs. I was surprised and saddened by his passing.
My sympathy rests with Teresa and his daughter Anjolie.
Melinda Ursich
March 24, 2016
Dear Rosario, Nancy and Family, I'm so sad to hear of your families loss. So many good things have been said about your son Mark and I can only think he must have been a wonderful person with a genuine love of life. May your memories and faith console you during this difficult time. My sincere condolences, your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Carole Ortiz
March 23, 2016
I went to school with Mark at Dodson Jr High and San Pedro High. He was one of the kindest people I knew in our group of friends. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I knew him to be a man of faith and no doubt he Rests in Peace. My sincere condolences to the Scognamillow family.
March 21, 2016
My condolences to the Scognamillo Family; so touched by his passing. I met Mark at the FAA Long Beach Tower where I am still employed and just as he left LGB. Sure wish I had gotten to know him better, because he was the friendliest nicest person who welcomed me upon coming on board. I had no idea he had attended SPHS; that's my alma mater. Rest in peace Mark, your mission is complete; a new beginning commences for you somewhere greater.
Louis Falcon
Bud & DeeDee Meliota
March 20, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your son.
Glenn Schubert
March 20, 2016
Dear Rosario and Nancy, I was so sorry to hear about Mark's passing. I often think about how much fun it was growing up on Amelia Ave and will always have fond memories of Mark from playing basketball in your driveway to football in the street. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Yolanda Valle-Perry
March 20, 2016
Dear Rosario, Nancy and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. My heart aches for you. As I was reading all the messages of condolences, the three consistency that stand out is....Mark, was filled with a love for life, his mischievous sense of humor, his faith and integrity. What an amazing Legacy. My memory of Mark, will always be his Beautiful warm smile, it could fill a room with sincere Love and Happiness. May your faith in our Lord, bring you peace. Sending my Love and Prayers.
Yolanda Valle-Perry
Paul Gonzalez
March 20, 2016
My sincerest and deepest condolences go out to the Scognamillo Family. Mark was a dear friend of mine at Dodson Jr. High School. We graduated in 1975 and went our separate ways. I'll always remember Mark as one genuinely nice guy with a positive outlook on life. I wish I could have reconnected with him in recent years. God Bless you and keep you Mark. You are now in His loving arms, my friend...
Rita Madigan
March 20, 2016
My dear Nancy and Rosario
Joining my heart with
yours in sorrow.
So terribly sorry.
Jose Martinez
March 19, 2016
Sorry to hear about Mark, I remember him well in high school, my
Prayers go out to his family, a true Pedro family.
Joe Santoro
March 19, 2016
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Mark's passing through FAA channels. He was highly valued and well respected within FAA. Better still for me, it was my great priveledge to have Mark on my controller team at Long Beach Tower. I appreciated his tremendous integrity and work ethic, and could tell by the passion with which he worked - and how much he cared about his chosen vocation - that he had great faith. Although we had been out of touch since we both Left Long Beach we did have one opportunity to cross paths while in his his accident litigation position. He was clearly the same-ole friendly, smiling Mark whose integrity and faith shined through as always. My condolences and prayers go out to all of Mark's family, friends, and the many others he touched without him ever realizing. I will always be grateful for having known Mark and will remember him fondly.
March 19, 2016
I went to Pedro High with Mark... When I think of him these words come to mind... very smart, kind, athlete, funny, mischievous, handsome, spiritual, and had the ability to achieve whatever goals he set for himself. I am very sorry for your loss.
Peggy (Klausner) Diaz
Tippi & Danny Demaria
March 18, 2016
We remember the "Scogs & Co." sign at the front door and have wonderful memories of Mark and the Company of Scognamillos, whom we consider family through our close connection through Mike & Barb. I remember Mark galavanting around SPHS giving girls a ride on his back! I was lucky enough to join him and a group for a quick flight for lunch in Palm Springs...He was so much fun to be around! That smile was permanently affixed to his face. I thank the Lord I was able to catch up with him at Aubrey's wedding (you look like him, dolly!). Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, knowing his is in the company of Andrea now awaiting all of our arrivals and resting in the peace of God. All our love to the Scogs Co.,
Joe and Cindy Ursich
March 18, 2016
To the Scognamillo Family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Cindy Flores
March 17, 2016
Dear Rosario and family - I'm so sorry to hear about Mark. We went to high school together and he was always so sweet. My mom talk kindly of him when she worked at Yale Watermans. Thank you for attending my moms service it meant so much to me. May God give your family strength at this difficult time.
Charles Duval
March 17, 2016
My sincere condolences. Mark was a great friend when I needed one a long time ago. My brother Glenn and I remember Mark fondly.
Lorrie Martinovich Marino
March 17, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the Scognamillo family. I met Mark in the first grade at Mary Star, and have a lot of wonderful memories getting to know him throughout our elementary school years, and again in high school. He was a all around great guy, and a friend to all. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Lorrie
March 17, 2016
My deepest sympathies to you Rosario and your wife and family. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you with peace at this time.
Sincerely, Eileen Califano Morgan
Peter Mattingly
March 17, 2016
Condolences, may he RIP
Barbara Crostic-White
March 17, 2016
I was so sorry to hear the news of Mark's passing. My thoughts were immediately taken back to Senior Court at San Pedro High School, where Mark and I would spend time talking about subjects like faith and integrity. Maybe not typical conversation for high school students, but Mark was a young man of good character and always eager to share his feelings about his faith. I am glad to know that he continued to love flying! While we were still in high school, he flew a small group of us to Catalina on a beautiful, clear day in Southern California. What was a little "scary" for me that day, is now a treasured memory of a fortunate life and time, in the company of the finest people. Mark has touched many lives, including mine, and we have all been blessed to know him. My prayers and thoughts are with the entire Scognamillo Family, but particularly with Mark's remarkable parents, Nancy and Rosario. I hope your grief lasts "but a moment" because life is eternal and you will be reunited with your children in the next life. There, with God, you will find a continuation of love and happiness with them forever.
March 17, 2016
Dear Rosario and Family,
We offer our sincere condolences and deepest sympathy on the loss of your son Mark. May you find the courage and strength to move forward in peace and confidence and in knowing that his was a life well-lived.
Annette Sanchez, San Pedro
Lucille Sanchez Gaertner, Rancho Mirage
March 17, 2016
We were so very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Our prayers and believing are with you during this difficult time. -Ted and Anne Kucklick
March 17, 2016
Dear Scognamillo Family:
I am saddened to hear of Mark's passing. I have many, many fond memories of him as a classmate at Dodson & San Pedro High. Mark was one of the nicest people I have ever met - a true class act even as a teenager! I am sad we lost touch. He was a special friend.
I pray your loving memories give you comfort during this time. No doubt he is now flying with the angels!
~Julie Sawyer Rogan
Rosie DiMeglio
March 17, 2016
Rosario & Nancy,
Please know that the DiMeglio family are holding you all in our prayers. May God help you during this difficult time.
Vincent Teora
March 17, 2016
I am so very sorry for the loss of Mark. The Teora family would just like to say were are so very sorry.
Mark Markulis
March 17, 2016
So sorry for your Loss Scogie. Mark was a great guy, always made you feel like he was genuinely happy to see you. I remember playing football with Mark on the Vikings at Peck Park. Yale Waterman's was our sponsor, we had the best looking uniforms. Our prayers go out to the Scognamillo family. God Bless.
Janice Perez
March 17, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Mark will always be remembered as a kind, gentle soul. He will now be your angel.
Joanne Koval
March 17, 2016
To the Scognamillo Family;
Know that you and Mark John are in my prayers. May the consolation of Jesus be in your hearts. You all are so loved.
Joanne Koval
Sue (Wagoner) Carlson
March 16, 2016
Mark and I were friends--in a very tight group that had almost every class together--while we attended Dodson Junior High. I will always remember "The Shadow" radio show project in Mr. Hood's class, working together on La Vista, etc...with Barry, Jodie, Ross, Terri and the rest of the gang. While we lost track of each other after our swim team days in high school, I will always remember his big smile and mischievous sense of humor. May God give comfort to his family and loved ones he leaves behind.
Barbara Legler-Terry
March 16, 2016
Mark was such a friendly guy at Dodson & SPHS. I pray that God will bring you comfort and peace in knowing Mark is in heaven watching over his loved ones. God bless you.
March 16, 2016
Rosario and Nancy,
So very sorry about the loss of your son Mark. My prayers are with
You and your family.
Love, cousin Patricia
March 16, 2016
Mark and I went to SPHS together and I have fond memories of his wit and kind spirit. May he rest in peace and may the Scogs family be strong during this difficult time.
John Vidovich
John and Susan Ridgway
March 16, 2016
We are very saddened to hear of Mark's passing. John has fond memories of him and the entire Scognamillo clan. Our deepest sympathy to Mark's entire family.
Josefa Azcueta
March 16, 2016
An Eagles song came on the radio in my car just last Thursday - it made me smile and I mentioned to my partner that I had my first "slow" dance to that song.....with Mark all those years ago. I went to Dodson Jr High and San Pedro High with Mark and he was always kind and warm. I know he will be greatly missed by his family and friends and although we have not been in touch for years....my heart aches a bit tonight. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Scognamillo Family.
March 16, 2016
My deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time.
Jodie (Brown) Horn
March 16, 2016
Mark was such a kind person with a heart of gold and a sense of humor to match. I have only warm memories of him during our Dodson and SPHS school days and of invading your house whenever I was at Susan Head's house playing. Your door was always open to whatever kids were around! I'm praying for comfort for all of the Scogs - I'm so very sorry.
Mary Kroneberger
March 16, 2016
So sorry to hear of Marks' passing, my sympathy and prayers go out to his family and friends. He was a very sweet man.
March 16, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if you need anything.
Love,
Joanie, Vince and Kevin
March 16, 2016
Rosario:
Sincerest condolences to you and the entire family. Mark and I shared many humorous moments during our ground school and while training for our Private Pilots Licenses at Rolling Hills Aviation. Great guy !
Sooo sorry.
Greg Rados
Chris Andries
March 16, 2016
My condolences and prayers to the Scognamillo family. Sorry to hear about Mark's passing.
Mark Markulis
March 16, 2016
So sorry for you loss Scogie. Mark was always genuine and down to earth. Great memories playing football with him at Peck Park for the Vikings...of course sponsored by Yale Waterman's. We had the best looking uniforms. He always made you feel good, like he was really happy to see you. Prayers to the Scognamillos. God Bless.
Barry Summer
March 16, 2016
Mark was one of my best friends at Dodson Jr High and San Pedro High. He got his pilot's license in High School and he took me on his first "night flight". We flew up the Calif coast to Oxnard when I hear over the radio, "You have entered restrictive military air space..." When Mark saw the look on my face, he just laughed and said, "Relax. What are they going to do? Shoot us down." He always loved pushing the envelope and I will miss him. And I will keep The Scogs in my prayers. Mark had the nicest parents with such grace and class in a chaotic house of all boys.
Vern Hall
March 16, 2016
Rosario & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your wonderful son. May he rest in peace. God bless him.
Vern & Joyce Hall
Barbara Mancusi
March 16, 2016
So sorry...my heart goes out to his family...prayers
Robert Steindler
March 16, 2016
My heart goes out to your family at this time of grief and loss.
Sal Espana
March 16, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I knew Mark since we were little kids. Such a wonderfully nice guy who will be missed.
FRANK & CARMELA AMALFITANO
March 16, 2016
OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO ROSARIO, NANCY SCOGNAMILLO AND FAMILY ON SUCH A GREAT LOSS. MAY OUR LORD GIVE YOU STRENGTH.
Sharon Morgan
March 16, 2016
Mark will be missed by all who new him. Mark was a very sweet and loving boy who grew up to be a wonderful loving Son, Brother, Husband and Father.
I am so thankful to be able to watch him grow up and become the Man he was
Mark rest in peace.
All My Love & Prayers to the Scognamillo Family
Sharon Morgan
Carol Tedesco
March 16, 2016
Thinking about all the Scogs
Ginger Wilson-Graham
March 16, 2016
I am so very sorry for your loss. I graduated with Mark and he was always such a nice person.
RIP Mark
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