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Mark Marsella Obituary
CLINTON, CT - Mark A. Marsella, 51, of Clinton, a loving and dearly beloved son, father and friend passed away June 15, 2013. He was born November 18, 1961 in Marlborough, MA, son of Katherine and the late Robert Marsella of Shrewsbury & Brewster, MA. Mark graduated from St. John's High School in Shrewsbury, MA in 1979 and Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1983. Mark worked at Norsk Data, Sun Microsystems and most recently owned his own computer consulting business. Mark married the former, Cynthia Porter in Mashpee, MA on July 22, 1995. He is survived by his mother Katherine; his cherished and beloved daughter, Alexandra Katherine; his aunt Deena Burkhardt of Worcester; his aunt and uncle Kenneth & Eleanor Scott of Rutland, MA and their children Kristin & Kenneth; cousins David and Roseann Smith of Worcester and their daughter, Jennifer. Mark was an avid sailor and learned to sail as a child on Lake Quinsigamond. He was a member of Duck Island Yacht Club where he competitively raced his sailboat, Ice3, and also crewed on many other boats. Mark adored his daughter, Alexandra, and his love and spirit will live on in her heart forever. Mark was a kind and loving soul, a friend to all and was always there to lend a helping hand.
Friends and family are invited to call at the Swan Funeral Home, 80 East Main Street, Clinton, CT Thursday, June 20, 4-7 p.m. A service will be held on Friday at 9 a.m at the United Methodist Church of Clinton, 12 Commerce Street, Clinton. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury, MA at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made towards Alexandra's education: Alexandra Marsella Education Fund, Essex Savings Bank, Attn: Marla Bogaert, P.O. Box 950, Essex, CT 06426-0950.
Eight Bells: Mark Marsella. Please visit www.swanfh.com for tributes and condolences.
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for Mark Marsella
July 24, 2013
Dear Cindy,
We are so sorry to hear the loss of Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Alex. May your happy memories comfort you at this most difficult time.
Matt & Kelly Duda
June 22, 2013
Dearest Katherine, my deepest sympathy to you,Cindy and Alexandra. I am with you in spirit.love Anne
Margaret von Ehr
June 21, 2013
Dear Cindy and Alexandra,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Debbie Osgood
June 20, 2013
Dear Xan and Cindy, we are so very sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. The Osgood Family
Margaret Sweeney
June 20, 2013
Dear Kathy, You have my deepest sympathy on the death of your son, Mark. What a beautiful face! He is so lovely in his photo. My heart aches for your loss. My prayers are with you. May Mark rest in peace.
Affectionately, Margaret Sweeney
The McBrides
June 20, 2013
Cindy and Xan, We are all so sorry for your loss. We will always remember Mark for being a really nice guy. He was so much fun to talk to because he was so well rounded and interested in so many different things. He will surely be missed by all who knew him.
Angela Casey
June 20, 2013
To the family of Mark,
I was saddened to read of Mark's passing. He was always so pleasant to converse with when we would see him. Please accept my sincere sympathy on such a huge loss for his wonderful family.
Angela (DeAngelis) Casey Shrewsbury,MA
The Chatinover Family
June 20, 2013
Dear Xan and Cindy - we are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you both and have you in our hearts.
Brother Stephen Comeau, CFX
June 20, 2013
Condolences to all who are experiencing Mark's passing -- you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Irene Haines
June 20, 2013
Cindy, Heartfelt prayers go out to you and Alex. May all the great memories help with the sorrow of your loss.
June 19, 2013
Cindy & Alex,
So deeply saddened to learn of your tragic loss. We are sending prayers for strength & comfort during this difficult time.
-The (Albanese)Marquis family of Hollis, NH
Maryann Rose
June 19, 2013
Cindy & Alex
My thoughts and prayers are with you both at this most tragic time in both your lives. God's peace be with you.
June 19, 2013
Alex-Cindy---This was very shocking to hear and so very sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and always will be. Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Thinking of you all. Greg and Dee May
The Hyatts
June 19, 2013
So sorry for your loss. We know that his love for you both will always be in your hearts.
Suzanne Kelly
June 19, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathy and compassion for your sadness and grief: to Kathy, Cindy and Alexandra and to all who loved Mark.
June 19, 2013
Sorry, for your loss. Mark was a great guy to know at work and on the golf course. While, the industry changed and we went seperate ways, he was a great member of the Norsk Data Group.
With warmest condolences to all his family and friends.
Joe Bowen Marlborough Ma
Kevin Carse
June 19, 2013
I am very lucky to have had a chance to get to know Mark over the years. He was a great guy who was always willing to lend a hand. I cannot express how much DIYC, and the extended sailing communities will miss him.
Melanie Elliot
June 19, 2013
I am saddened to hear of your loss.
Cindy - you are such a strong person - stay strong for Alex. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Melanie Elliot
Jim Campbell
June 19, 2013
Sorry to hear of Mark's passing. He was a respected colleague at Norsk Data. Condolences to his family.
The Lucas family
June 18, 2013
Alexandra your dad is now your guardian angel and will follow you all the days of your life. I am so sorry for your loss but I know his love will live on and support you. May father passed away when I was young but I could still feel him with me-I hope you always will also. God Bless!
Brad Porter
June 18, 2013
Mark you were a kind good person. You were always there to lend a helping hand. You introduced me to sailboat racing which has opened me to so many good times and so many good friends.
I am so sorry this happened to you. We will never forget you
RIP Mark
Norman Moore
June 18, 2013
Mark
A great human being. We will miss him dearly. Kathy ,Alex , and Cindy we
will keep Mark in our paryers forever. He was a very knowledgeable man on
many subjects. love Aunt Carole & Uncle Norm .
Bill & Vicki Littell
June 18, 2013
We are so sad to hear of Marks passing. He will leave a big hole that will never be filled.
My condolences to Cathy, Alexandra & Cindy
Peggy Adler
June 18, 2013
I was shocked to learn early today of the tragic loss of Mark -- a wonderful human being, family man & father. He will be missed by all who knew him!
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