Mark Robert Podsedly

PODSEDLY, Mark Robert 6/16/62-11/26/08. Mark died at home in Dover, MA surrounded by family & friends after a 10 year battle against a brain tumor. He is survived by his wife, Melisa Stern & his daughter, Natalie Podsedly. He was the son of Robert & the late Linda Podsedly, brother of Scott Podsedly & brother-in-law of Steven Stern. Mark received his EE from Rochester Institute of Technology & his MBA from Boston College Carroll School of Management. Mark always said, "You can't spell geek without EE!" He travelled the world for 10 years as a product marketing manager for Sun Microsystems. While computers were an important part of his life, his family & friends always came first. He adored Natalie & would hold her in his arms for hours while she slept as an infant. When his friend & caregiver, Rich, was diagnosed with cancer, Mark declared, "We'll fight this together!" Whenever he met a new doctor, nurse or caregiver he always wanted to know about their lives beyond health care. Mark & Melisa also shared a love of "all things Asian." A memorial service has been held. Donations in Mark's memory may be made to The Natick VNA, 209 W Central St #313, Natick, MA 01760.