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Mark Chait Obituary

Chait Mark Leon Chait, age 58, of Santa Rosa, CA, born November 4, 1955 in Detroit, MI, died June 4, 2014. He was a blues guitar player and songwriter with a wry sense of humor and a large eclectic community of friends. He is survived by his sister, Miriam Chait Siegfried (Ken) of Hilliard, OH; brother, Saul Chait (Terri) of Rohnert Park, CA; niece, Rachel Siegfried; and nephews, Sam, Hawk and Ivan Chait. He was predeceased by his parents Max Frank and Sandrea Chait, wife Joanne and son George. A memorial service will be held at Temple Beth Shalom, 5089 Johnstown Rd., New Albany, OH, at 12Noon Friday, June 13. For those unable to attend the service will be live streamed at http://www.tbsohio.org/livestream.html Interment Pioneer Cemetery, Westerville, OH. A memorial celebration of his life and music is pending in Santa Rosa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to the Bay Area Center for Jewish Healing http://www.jewishhealingcenter.org or a charity of your choice.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 10 to Jun. 11, 2014.

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Kimberley joseph White

June 4, 2021

Sure do miss this guy

Bill Baker

June 4, 2019

Uncle Mark, I still want to call you on my drive home from work, and then I remember that I can't. Still missing you my friend and sending love........Bill

Kimberley White

June 4, 2019

Missing my Brother in the Blues .

Larry Natalini

September 23, 2014

This really took me by surprise. I was about to get in touch for a visit. He was a real and original person. Blessings on your pathway, Mark.

HOYTUS ROLEN

July 28, 2014

IM STILL NOT REALY ACCPTING THAT MY FRIEND WONT BE CALLING AN WE WONT BE LAUGHING .HES 36 YEARS OFTELLING STORYES TO ME IS HERE WITH ME BUT I MISS HIM

Bill Baker

June 17, 2014

I will miss you Uncle Mark, I'm glad that Dickie took me to meet you first during my visit to California. He knew we would be friends. I only wish I got to say goodbye and thank you for all of the wisdom and music you shared. I love you my brother, see you again some day. -Bill

Kim White

June 14, 2014

Some of the most fun gigs I ever played were with Uncle Mark. He always had me flying by the seat of my pants as his songs were wonderfully eclectic and filled with soul and kept me on my toes and for all that, I am filled with gratitude our paths crossed 20 years ago. The picture included was from one of the gigs we did and I named it Nirvana as with Uncle Mark, I was free to explore my musical capabilities to the fullest.You Will Always Be In My heart My Brother

Harry Gale

June 13, 2014

To my fallen friend; Godspeed you to the the band of musicians and peers waiting. May you have memorable jams at lofty heights yet unreached. You were my Uncle Mark and now you are free to spread your Love and good vibes onward. To Marks family, my heart remains open and grateful for the chance to know you and my sincere wishes for your peace and strength. God bless.

Indiana Slim

June 12, 2014

We would have made another cool record together if time would allow. Now we will just have to play the old ones over and over. Turn it up loud.

Angela Newland

June 12, 2014

So glad to have seen Mark from Miriam's eyes and the Facebook page she set up for him. His spirit will certainly live on through his music and the lives he touched. My deepest sympathies to Miriam and the rest of his family.

Uncle Mark

June 11, 2014

Steve Fundy

June 11, 2014

You were always your own man and like no other. You were cut down way before your time and will be missed by me and an unknown amount of other folks. Keep on rockin it on the other side my man! It was a privilege to have known, jammed and worked with you..RIP My Brother!

playing his first guitar 1969

June 11, 2014

with mom Sandrea Chait at sister Miriam's wedding

June 11, 2014

young

June 11, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mj

June 11, 2014

My prayers are with the family.

Debbie

June 11, 2014

May cousin Mark's memory be for a blessing. And may your memories carry you through this difficult time.

Maxine Halperin

June 11, 2014

My cousin Mark was a very interesting and wonderful person.He will be sorely missed.Love your cousin Maxine

June 11, 2014

Play it up High Uncle Mark ......your music brought happiness to many and your Spirit will carry that on through Eternity.....it has been a wild ride and your friendship with all who knew you precious............BabyLee

Bob Ellinger

June 11, 2014

Sorry for your loss. As we grow older this pain comes more frequent. It is always harder to lose someone at an early age. Celebrating ones live eases the pain.

June 11, 2014

Although I only met you once, the impression you made upon me was profound and lasting. Lord, may cherish the heart of this man. Thanks...Lord

Donna Jean Lyons

June 11, 2014

Mark was one of my favorite people. I will miss his random phone conversations.

young

June 10, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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