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MARK PILLA Obituary

Pilla, Mark G. 61, of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away on August 24, 2014. Mark was the former COO of Edwards and Kelcey (now Jacobs Engineering). He was currently enjoying his retirement in St. Petersburg, FL, having spent most of his life in the Boston area. Mark is survived by his siblings, Nancy Pilla Frary of Mashpee, MA; Andrew Pilla of Westford, MA; Jean Pilla Pierce of Boston, MA; and his partner, Daniela Boesshenz of St. Petersburg, FL. A celebration of his life will be held at The International, 159 Ballville Road, Bolton, MA on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 from 4-7PM. Please contact Nancy Pilla Frary for further info.

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 1 to Sep. 3, 2014.

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Steve Jepsen

September 17, 2014

My condolences to the Pilla family.

Lynn Marie Danforth

September 14, 2014

As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so a life well spent brings happy death.

Leonardo da Vinci

Karyn Mann

September 12, 2014

Mark hopefully your in a better place. God bless you.

Paul Persian

September 11, 2014

I have known and been best friends with Mark since I was seventeen. I cannot find the words to describe a friendship that has endured for fortyfive years. There just isn't enough words to put true meaning to what Mark's friendship meant to me.
I had a great admiration and respect for Mark.Through those fortyfive years we confided in one another,comissurated,laughed and on occasion shared tears. Marks passing will forever leave a void in my life. He was the brother I never had and I loved him as if he were. I will forever miss him.

gary Kennedy

September 10, 2014

Remembering all the skating at Belle Isle......truly a great soul.............

1971

Nancy (Jones) Arsenault

September 10, 2014

Odd, was just perusing old high school pictures and there was Mark - always a tall, handsome drink of water. Nancy, my sincere condolences to your whole family. I am very sorry for your loss.

September 10, 2014

Goodbye my old friend.Your gentle demeanor will stay with me forever.My prayers are with your family.You left us too soon. lesley dolan brar

Maureen Sakakeeny

September 10, 2014

Mark was a mentor for me at Edwards and Kelcey during the 80s and 90s and I have so many memories that I'll cherish - the antics, the smoking/cards, the machoism... But most of all he had a true heart of gold under all that gruffness. He was an intelligent and loyal boss and may he rest in peace. So sorry for your loss.

Bryon Rakoff

September 9, 2014

I have many good memories of working together with Mark in the 80's at E&K. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to the family.

The old E&K team

Val Mendonca

September 9, 2014

Mark, Thank you for the help and guidance you provided during the early stages of my professional career. It continues to be highly appreciated and even priceles. I am sorry that you left us so soon. My condolences to all of your family.
Val Mendonca

Kris McHone

September 8, 2014

To the good lookin guy I had a wicked crush on in Junior High. A life lost way too soon. My condolences to all the family. I know he will be deeply missed.
Kris Sykes McHone

Tom Smith

September 7, 2014

In memory of my dear friend and confidant, Mark. Wishing you a safe journey to that big fairway and green in the sky ...
I know you lived life to the fullest and I'm honored to have shared that with you .

Bob Atwood

September 5, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Jeff Purdy

September 5, 2014

Many fond memories over the years of working together. The Commissioner and all the other roles fulfilled will be missed as will sharing the same birthday. God Bless and thanks for walking with me for awhile on our collective journeys.

September 4, 2014

Nancy, ANdrew and Jean, I'm so terribly dorry to hear about your loss. My sympathies and prayers are with you and your families

Chris Haines

September 3, 2014

To my best friend and best man. So many memories. You will be missed.

John Lampiris

September 3, 2014

Dear Andy, Nancy, Jean and Daniella. We're very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. -John, Kikie, Athena and Paulina Lampiris

susan steinberg

September 2, 2014

How we wore thin Live at Leeds by The Who in your basement! So many wonderful memories of Winchester Drive, High School and beyond. Heartfelt thoughts to Nancy, Jean and Andy.
Susan(Ozsvath)

September 2, 2014

Mark, The only guy who could beat Ken G at darts!!! Keep throwing them straight guy.
Dick S.

September 2, 2014

I enjoyed Mark's company at work and shared his love for the game of golf over the many years with E&K. His feisty life style and passion for work and the game made him great to work and golf with. He will be missed. God Bless. Neal Toglia, Jacobs, Morrsitown NJ

September 2, 2014

Your memories and friendship will forever last.
Magued Zaglama

Mark Workman

September 2, 2014

To my good friend Mark, rest in peace brother.

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