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Mark Gaston Obituary
Mark Gaston, 64, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in his sleep on June 22, 2015, after spending a perfect Father's Day with his family. Mark is survived by his wonderful wife of 38 years, Jeannie (nee Wands) and his daughters Lauren and Kerri. Mark was a father, husband, brother, uncle, and friend who knew everything, loved sarcasm, and could always be counted on for a witty rebuttle followed by a huge, infectious laugh.
Born on January 11, 1951, in Arlington, VA, Mark was the second oldest of 7 children who grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx. He is preceded by his parents John & Marie, and his brother Paul. He is also survived by his siblings, Roger, Cynthia, Valerie, Barry, and Ken, and a ton of nieces and nephews.
Mark played football for Spellman High School ('69) and Iona College, where he made amazing friends that would serve as extended family for the rest of his life. Mark met his love, Jeannie, through one of those friends in 1972.
After Iona, Mark went on to work in the financial realm of the advertising industry, first at Benton & Bowles, followed by 22 years at Grey. In 1984, he and Jeannie moved to White Plains where they raised their daughters, entertained friends & family, and he kept the most beautifully manicured lawn in The Highlands.
Mark loved to golf, fish, boat, watch football, ski, hunt, play cards with his buddies, and share his vast breadth of knowledge with anyone who'd listen.
A memorial mass in his honor will take place at Our Lady of Sorrows Church at 11:00 AM on Saturday, followed by music, beers, laughs and general joyousness in the Arrigoni Chapel at Iona College from 1-5 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please crack a Coors Light, listen to Red Solo Cup, and make a donation to The Wounded Warriors Project in his honor.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mark Gaston
July 15, 2015
My condolences to the family
July 15, 2015
My condolences
July 5, 2015
Jeannie, we were so sorry to hear of Mark's passing . You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
June 27, 2015
Jeanine , So sorry to hear about Mark . My sympathies to your family.
June 27, 2015
So sorry about your loss
June 26, 2015
Jeannie, Lauren, and Kerri,
I just learned of Mark's passing yesterday. I was very sorry to hear it. My condolences to you and the extended family.
Marjolein Mooney
Glenn Schaming
June 25, 2015
I know that we didn't see much of each other over the years but a day never went by that you weren't in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest condolences. He was a fabulous and respected cousin that will be missed by many.
Cara Schaming-Yablonosky
June 25, 2015
My thoughts are with all of you. I pray for continued memories of love and laughter.
June 24, 2015
Prayers to the family during this difficult time.
Trevor Banks
June 24, 2015
Mark,
Maybe gone but certainly not forgotten.
Trevsy
June 24, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the family . May he RIP.
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