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Mark Peter Yolles

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Mark Yolles Obituary

Yolles, Mark Peter ALBANY Mark Peter Yolles, 87, passed away on February 10, 2015. He was the son of Peter P. Yolles and Irene Schultz and widower of Pola. His sons are Paul (Holly) Yolles, Peter (Jen) Yolles, Jas (John) and Lydia Kosinski. Granddaughters, Mei, Sara and Shelby, as well as cousins in the United States and Poland. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he was a World War II veteran, and a graduate of Yale and Columbia. He was a teacher, guidance counselor, high school principal, Mansion neighborhood activist, traveler, early Co-op member, lifelong citizen of Rome, hiker, voracious newspaper reader, relentless mover of rocks, member of numerous organizations helping people, mentor to many, organizer of many serious and some not so serious endeavors, walked everywhere, caretaker of Barton Hill Manor, etc., etc. He was a longtime member of the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany, where a concert on commemoration will be held Sunday, February 15, 2015, at 2 p.m., followed by a reception. Perhaps a donation in his memory to a charity serving people? Messages may be sent to the family at MarkYollesMemories@ AlbanyUU.org.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark Yolles

16 Entries

William R. Delzell

August 24, 2020

He was my guidance counselor at what was Overseas School of Rome (now the AOSR) when I was in the seventh grade during academic year 1964-1965. Our family lived that year in Rome as my late father, Dr. Charles F. Delzell, had a Fulbright Scholarship that enabled him to take himself and our family from Nashville, TN, for a year to Rome. I remember Yolles being quite helpful to me in my difficult transition from elementary to jr. high school. I also had some classes with his two sons, Peter and his older brother, John. I hope all his surviving family is doing well. I only learned today (24 August 2020) of his death and am sorry to learn of it. At least he had a long and productive life. I did not realize that he had been a Unitarian/Universalist. I have belonged to that denomination for close to forty years when I still lived in Tennessee. Please give my wishes to all who love and know him.

Sue Burt Stetson

March 7, 2015

Mark and Pola were dear friends of our family. They and my parents met as young couples in Elizabethtown, NY and remained friends throughout their lives. I remember lots of fun times with the Yolles family. Mark always had a great idea/game whenever we visited and there were stimulating conversations around the dinner table. We kids, including my brother Rick, sister Kathy, and I, played with Jas, Peter, and Paul. Years later, when my husband Steve and I visited Rome, Mark and Pola took us in for a week and showed us all around that wonderful city. They were both so vibrant, so brilliant, so giving, and so very much fun! We always admired them. My parents, Dick and Lee Burt (who are both gone now also), loved them dearly.

Kevan Kristjanson

February 15, 2015

A deeply caring, warm, and humourous man who had a great influence on me as my high school principal during my time in Rome. Deepest sympathies to the family.

ArlineSue Werkman

February 15, 2015

I first met Mr Yolles in the early sixties. It was The Kennedy Era and an exciting and hopeful time. Like President Kennedy , Mr. Yolles was an exciting and vibrant man. There was always something interesting going on at The Yolles Homestead. I will miss, my friend, a highly intellligent and witty humanitarian. Thanks for turning me on to Lenny Bruce and Capture The Flag.
Sue Werkman for Rik Werkman
Castleton New York 12033

Linda Davidson

February 15, 2015

Mark was one of the best. Kind, funny, sensible, smart, worldly yet idealistic - a joy to have had as a friend and colleague.

Our heartfelt condolences to his family.

Dan Keller

February 13, 2015

I remember him well, and his family, too. His son Paul was my best buddy for years in elementary school in Rome. Mark was respected and admired at the school. He will be missed. My condolences to the family.

Sharon Kristjanson

February 13, 2015

Mark was a deeply kind and caring man with thoughtful intelligence and generous energy. He was an inspiration to me throughout my life, and a dear friend. I will miss him.

Jim & Carol Fox

February 13, 2015

Mark Yolles was a kind, gentle and respecting man. Working for Mark for three years in Rome was the beginning of many delightful times with Mark and Pola. We have been blessed by his friendship. We pray for his sons and their family in their grief.

Kathleen Christianson

February 12, 2015

We met Mark and the lovely Pola in 1976 when we moved into their house in Delmar. They were kind and thoughtful people and our dealing with them were always rewarding. We became well aware of their activism and generosity the the community. Losing Mark creates a sad space in the hearts of many.

Pauletre Cardinaux Fraizer

February 12, 2015

MarkYolles was our guidance
Counselor at OSR in Rome
Italy ! He was a very gentle man and always there for you .
He loved his students !
May he rest in peace ! He will be truly missed

David Staszak

February 12, 2015

Jas, Patti and I both remember your dad as a wonderful man. Sorry we can't be in Albany for the memorial service on Sunday. We have made a $100 donation to the St. Vincent's Food Pantry in his memory. God Bless and May He Have Eternal Rest

Debbie Peluso

February 12, 2015

I will always remember your smile and good nature. You had a way of making us all feel we were heard and respected. You were more than our principal at OSR in Rome...you were our friend. May you your transition be peaceful.

Jaime Clay

February 12, 2015

I remember him as the good natured principal of our school in Rome, the Overseas School of Rome. Also remember his son Paul. Rest In Peace, Mark, you did a great job here on earth.

Honorable Lucille M Mcknight

Lucille Mcknight

February 12, 2015

My neighbor, my friend, my constituent has crossed over. The South End will surely miss this this gentle and caring soul. I offer my deepest sympathy to his family. Mark has been a solid citizen who would always have a kind word to share to make your day pleasant. I saw a dark cloud hanging over Elm Street and Trinity Place as Mark was leaving. I will light a candle to help guide his journey. Rest in peace Mark.

February 12, 2015

My wife and I rented and then bought the charming 25 Burhans Place home from Mark & Pola in 1976 and got to know them. Such wonderful, kind, decent and socially responsible folks! I will always remember them very fondly.Peace,Scott Christianson

Ellen Picotte

February 12, 2015

Mark, such a sweet, giving man who was ahead of his time. To me he was the Pete Seeger of Albany. I will miss him.

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