Mark Francis Cicerone

Jen, Eliza and Elizabeth,
Mark was always kind and thoughtful to our family. I loved that we could have lively conversations about good cheeses, politics, religion, daughters and all his great stories. And he forgave me for breaking the spaghetti! It's still such a shock and immense loss. Please know that we are here for you. We will miss him. Susanna, Chris, Alison and Molly Barnett

Dear Jen, Elizabeth & Eliza
I was so very sorry to hear of Mark's sudden passing. In just the short time I knew him you could tell how caring and loving a person he was to you and the girls. Please know that you have been in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Dear Jen, Elizabeth, and Eliza,
Mark was a kind and caring person, who was full of love. He was always considerate and put others before himself. I'll always remember the many times he played Billy Joel around the pool and I would put 'Piano Man' on repeat just so I could sing along loudly. Mark would just smile. It is very hard to lose someone you love and if I can do anything to make you more comfortable, you know I am here for you.
Love,
Lizz Butler

-Perhaps they are not...

Dear Jen, Elizabeth and Eliza,
Our prayers are with you during this time of sadness. Jen, your eulogy was so loving and carried such a beautiful message - we will always be touched by the stories of love and commitment that you shared with everyone. Elizabeth and Eliza, your parents have raised two very wonderful children - we are sure that your dad will always be with you and you will spread his kindness with everyone you meet.

My dad was a gift from god.He was so good to me and he would never get mad.For him to be mad it had to be somthing bad.He was so nice and very involved in the church.It is going to be hard to say i dont have a dad anymore but i know he is hear with me every second.

Dear Jen, Elizabeth & Eliza,
Words cannot express the shock and grief we are all feeling but please know that you are not alone. Just as we have been together in so many wonderful times, we are also together in this time of sadness. Although painful right now, soon memories will bring you great comfort. Hold on to all those memories and find peace in them, knowing that you were loved and cherished.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:4
Mark...

Dearest Jen, Eliza and Elizabeth,
There are no words to comfort you but I know that Mark's spirit is watching over you all. He loved you all so very much and had such a positive outlook on your futures. (Yes, even in Math!) He was truly a "gentle man" and always conducted himself as a gentleman. I have such fond memories, Eliza and Elizabeth, of sitting at the kitchen table while your dad quietly started dinner or watched television in the other room with Isabella. Jen, please know...

Jen, Eliza and Elizabeth,

Our hearts are heavy with the sadness of Mark's passing, and the knowledge that he cannot be replaced. However, the kind, gentle spirit that he was, and the thoughtful, caring ways that he shared lives on in the girls and in the memories that you shared.

Jen, the eulogy you gave, and the list of Mark's "Passions" gave us all a glimpse of other sides of Mark that we may not have known from our different relationships with him. I have been attending...