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Mark Auriana Obituary

Auriana, Mark L.
Mark L. Auriana, 77, of Stamford, passed away peacefully at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital in New York on Saturday March 5, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born in New York, NY on September 6, 1938 to the late Frank J. and Jean Spina Auriana.
Mark was a proud graduate of Regis High School in New York City, Manhattan College and earned a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from CUNY. He was a private pilot, a life-long car enthusiast and a vintage car racer. Mark was also a member of many clubs and organizations, including the AOPA, VSCCA and NSRA. His career included serving as Vice President of Burndy Corporation and President of FAI.
Mark is survived by his loving wife Eileen Kelly Auriana of Stamford, his son Mark Francis Auriana of Stamford, his daughter Catherine A. Auriana and her fiancé David Cadigan of Stamford, his brother Lawrence Auriana and his wife Irene of Scarsdale, NY and his niece Christina Auriana of New York, NY. Mark was a true family man who will be greatly missed.
A funeral procession will leave the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT on Wednesday March 9, 2016 at 9:20AM and proceed to St. Cecilia's RC Church, 1184 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00AM. Interment will follow at a cemetery to be announced. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday March 8, 2016 from 4:00-8:00PM.
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Published by Stamford Advocate on Mar. 7, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark Auriana

17 Entries

March 10, 2016

My condolences to the family and friends. May the hope of the ressurection give you comfort during this difficult time 1 Tessalonians 4:14.

Charles Weiss

March 9, 2016

Catherine - So sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family from me and the IT team at Campbell's.

Lauren P.

March 9, 2016

Cathy, So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Thinking of you and your family at this time.

Joe Corbacio

March 8, 2016

Mark was a true gentleman, always enjoyed our conversations whenever we'd meet at events whether it was in Monterey, Pocono, Amelia and especially during Columbus Day it was always enjoyable.

He will be missed, Rest in Peace.

Loretta Varanelli Family

March 8, 2016

"May all that you shared together bring you peace in your time of sadness."

Bob Morris

March 8, 2016

Dear Eileen, Catherine, Mark, Irene, Larry and Christine,

Having worked with Mark for close to six years in Greenwich, I came to respect his humanity, kindness and civility. His dry wit comedy was something I always looked forward to at our weekly progress meetings.

Ten years ago at one of those progress meetings Mark noticed I was not looking well. He stopped the meeting, said he recognized my symptoms and announced I was having a heart attack. Being 20 years younger than Mark, I of course said it was just the pressure of the meeting but Mark was insistent I be driven to the hospital. He was right. I was having a heart attack. My youthful bravado would have killed me if not for Marks observation, and then demand, I get immediate care. I remain grateful to this day for having had the privilege and blessing to have had Mark be a part of my life. What a fine human being. May he eternally rest in peace....

Lillian & Pete Covella

March 8, 2016

We pray that God's love and peace will give you comfort and bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Teresa Paulucci

March 8, 2016

Dear Larry, Irene and family,
Deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother. May he rest in peace and may you all be comforted by wonderful memories at this difficult time.

March 8, 2016

I will remember all the holidays, vacations and memories at grandmas. You are in my thoughts.
My condolences to the family.
With sympathy,
Virginia

Le Mans June 2006, Mark on left.

Rory Simpson

March 8, 2016

We shall miss immensely Mark's dead-pan and self-deprecating humour, his gentle touch, and his genuine concern for others. We spent some great moments together, many of them at his initiative, at Historic race meetings around the world, and our thoughts go out to all the Auriana family, and the team, today. Best wishes from the Simpsons in France, the Winders in the UK, and the Wynnes in NZ.

Jascinta Edwards

March 7, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Josh Mann

March 7, 2016

Catherine, I'm so sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you and your family.

Lynn Paradise

March 7, 2016

Catherine, I am so sorry for your loss! Please know that I will be praying for you and your family.

Lynn Paradise

March 7, 2016

Catherine, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I will be praying for you and your family!

Shirley Paulucci

March 7, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Bertha Barosky

March 7, 2016

Sincere sympathy to Mr. Auruana's survivors. He was a faithful parishioner at St. Cecilia Church and leaves a beautiful legacy. May he rest in peace. God bless him and his loved ones.

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

March 6, 2016

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

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