Mark S. Whalen

I only knew Mark for a couple of months. But for those few months he made working at Calvin Coolidge a great experience, he was the best boss. He had a great sense of humor. Everymorning it was "hello becca" the only person in the world that i let call me that. I worked at one of his dietary aides in the kitchen. And i also owrked for him a secretary... i did all his work on the computer and took care of some of his phone calls. He was one of the most kind hearted people that I ever met. My...

Mark was a wonderful person. Very polite and a great boss and friend.

To all that knew him, he was a great friend. I met him in high school and we became friends instantly. Back then we were a wild group of friends and just wanted to have fun. I remember when he busted his leg up and had this big cast on. Skipping school in the field when the vice principal came out to get us we all ran. Mark was the fastest person on crutches I ever saw. Of course he got busted because he was the only one in school with a broken leg. I could probably think of a hundred stories...

Mark back in January of '79'.
Robin Prediger in background.

I remember meeting Mark shortly after he first moved to Easthampton.
He was the third mark of our “crew”.
Although I would only see Mark when I go back to Massachusetts, he was a big part of my/our life.
There was myself, Mark Whalen, Mark Cayo, and finally Mark Reardon.
We all hung out together, along with Audrey Kapinos, Leslie Swartz, P.J. & Kathy Mullen, Debbie & Arnez Akin, Art & Lisa Lamothe, Robin Prediger,Sandy & Tina Ritchie.
That was pretty much...

I had not seen Mark in a long time until I ran into him and Debbi at the Hu Ke Lau a couple of months ago. It was good to see you both and brought back so many memories of our younger days. We really had some great times. You were always so nice and had a great smile. You will be sadly missed by all. My heart goes out to your family, Debbi and the kids. Godspeed Mark.

I have been married to Marks cousin Rae Ann 13 yrs. this month on the 26th and met mark at some family function or maybe our wedding? Marks & My wifes family is huge and they welcome all new members with open arms. I enjoyed playing baseball with Mark, Scott, Peter & Uncle Bob at the snowbound club and also horseshoes at all the Family reunions and Great Grandma Pierces Birthday party. Mark I am glad I met you and you will be missed by many, but no doubt by your family. Rae Ann has been grief...

Mark we will not forget you.
you will always be in our hearts
forever.Love you Leslie & April