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Mark Fenner Obituary
Mark Fenner, 65, of Wilkes-Barre, received his call from our Lord to join him Monday, July 4, 2022.
After a courageous uphill battle and "no come from behind win" in sight for Mark, he accepted his call.
Born on Sept. 18, 1956, he was the son of the late Russell and Nicoline Altavilla Fenner and was a graduate of Coughlin High School, Class of 1976. Mark was an avid fisherman and sports fanatic. He played softball, darts, cards and belonged to bowling leagues throughout the community. He enjoyed following local athletes in their scholastic, collegiate and professional careers, especially Jimmy Cefalo's career at Penn State and Miami in the eighties. His favorite teams were Penn State, New York Mets and Miami Dolphins; but he followed all his family and friends teams as well. His greatest memories include the 1969 AMAZIN' METS World Series Champs and the 1972 Super Bowl Champs Miami Dolphins. Asking Mark who he liked on game day gave gamblers in his circle some thoughts to ponder.
Mark was a gentle giant and could bring harm to no one. His kind heart and smile made it easy for him to carry on a conversation with everyone he met. He also was known as being the Mayor of Cumminskey Street. Mark was a lifelong member of Holy Rosary Church on Park Avenue until its closing.
He will be sadly missed by his brother, David and sister-in-law, Bonnie, who cared for Mark greatly. Although his passing may have broken some hearts on Independence Day, our Lord and his parents gained a Saint. When our call finally comes to rejoin Mark, he'll be waiting to greet you with a smile and probably be able to tell you the final score before the game starts because he may have started last but finished first.
A Mass of Intention will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Our Lady of Hope Church on Park Avenue.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Fenner
The Thiede´s
August 30, 2022
Dear Fenner family & friends,
We will greatly miss our `mayor´ of Cummiskey St., his vast knowledge of sports were so impressive. He would always say, hello or a kind word. He was a wonderful man & our family is happy that we always exchanged pleasantries. We will miss you Marky! May you R.I.P.
Dan Slashinski
August 28, 2022
Mark Rest In Peace. Great friend fishing partner , basketball player, watching wrestling. Softball and much more great times.
Dan
Mario Fiorucci
August 27, 2022
I am an old friend of Dave, but want to extend my prayers for the loss of his brother, at this time.
Dan Slashinski
August 27, 2022
Rest In Peace my fishing friend.
Dan Gildea
August 27, 2022
To Mark's family,
I remember Mark as a kind and good person who knew his sports, and was quick with a smile. I will remember Mark in my prayers, rest in peace Mark.
Jo Ann Strumski,
August 27, 2022
So sorry for your lose David and Bonnie. Mark was a gentle giant. Heaven has gain another angel.
Lisa Fino Baynes
August 27, 2022
My deepest condolences to David and Bonnie. I have many find memories growing up with my cousin Marky. We always talked and we played every sport imaginable with all of our friends. He was a kind gentleman. Rest in Paradise Marky unit we meet again.
Dale Yourren Malone
August 27, 2022
Dave please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your brother Mark. He was a beautiful kind soul and will be greatly missed
Deborah A Pride
August 26, 2022
Dear Marky´s family,
I am sorry for your loss & heavens gain.
Marky was great to all of us, especially my mother. Thank you Marky.
Rest In Peace.
Deb
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