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Mark Sutliffe Obituary
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. (Feb. 20), at the Palmisano-Mull Funeral Home LLC, 28 Genesee St., Geneva. A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home.
Mark began his life here in Waterloo April 19th, 1961. He graduated in 1979 and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Mark proudly served his country while in Aviano, Italy, and finally in Plattsburgh, N.Y. In 1978, he met his wife to be and married her in 1982. They welcomed their beautiful children in 1983 and 1984. When it came time for a career change, Mark became a NYS corrections officer, where he served for 11 years until he became sick. Mark and his wife then ventured on and began their current transportation business, Finger Lakes Limousine and Coach. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and season ticket holder.
Mark leaves behind a loving and caring wife, Tricia; daughter, Jennifer (Joe) Christensen; son, Jeffrey (Samantha) Sutliffe; beloved grandchildren, Alyvia, Ella, Isaac, Averie and Talon; parents, Jack and Maryann Sutliffe; sister, Kimberly (Stacey) Sutliffe; nephew, Lorenzo; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis and Melissa Verkey and children, Mike (Shirley) Pocai and children; father-in-law, Ivo Pocai and wife, Donna. He will be missed dearly by his many friends as you all know.
Mark was predeceased by his grandparents, Willard and Agnes Sutliffe, Joseph and Josephine Consolie and his mother-in-law, Beverly Pocai, whom he adored.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Sutliffe
Joel Pinker
March 5, 2016
I met mark years ago at ACF and we became friends. When I left and went to another state job I was lucky enough to be stationed in Waterloo where we saw each other and had many conversations regarding our heart issues. He was a great guy and a better friend. My heartfelt condolences to your family
Dan & Cindy Taber
February 29, 2016
Trish, Jenn, Jeff, Jack, MaryAnn, and family,....Our hearts go out to you! We were shocked to hear of Mark's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers always. May God bless you all. We will never forget Him.
Alene Clark
February 25, 2016
Trish, I am so very sorry for your and your family's loss. I know words can't describe what you're all feeling or going through. Just know that my heart goes out to you all ❤
February 23, 2016
We would like to express our Condolences to the entire family , With Deepest Sympathy Chuck,Linda & Kimberly Thomas & the entire team @ Prestige Limousine Service.
robert & Debby Oddi
February 21, 2016
Jack,Mary Anne and family. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful son Mark. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. God Bless you all.RIP Mark.
Dick and Elaine Catanise
February 20, 2016
Jack, Maryann and family
So very sorry for your loss. Wish we could have been there for all of you.
Jackie Skinner
February 20, 2016
Trish and Family,
Thoughts and Prayers for your family.
February 20, 2016
Dear Mary Ann and Jack, So sorry hearing about the loss of your son. I remember him when we lived on Oak St. Believe he was the same age as our Mike. Bless you all and hope your strength in God can get you both past this difficult and very painful time. Delina and Larry Fraley
Kristin Nilsen
February 19, 2016
Rest in peace, Mark. My condolences to your entire family.
Park Place Transportation (Ret)
Scott Pizzo
February 19, 2016
I am glad to have known Mark over the years. The community and the industry will miss him
Pam Bryan
February 19, 2016
Dear Maryanne, Jack, Tricia, Jeff and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Mark! I lost my husband about a year and a half ago, so I know what you're going through. Please know that I'm sending you lots of love and healing thoughts. I can't be there on Saturday, but please know I'll be thinking of you. I wish you all Peace.
Joanna Gould
February 19, 2016
Wow I'm loss with words...to the Sutliffe family, your family, and the surrounding community has loss a valuable member that was very humble and modest. Prayers from my sons and I for comfort, peace, and fond memories that follows grieving. Mark will be deeply missed but not forgotten amen!
Kevin Barwell
February 19, 2016
Mark you will be missed, thank you for you help and your dedication to our industry. Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family during this difficult time you will always be with all of us. God bless!
Phil Halladay
February 18, 2016
Rest in Peace Mark.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jo Maio
February 18, 2016
My family and I thought so much of you Mark. You are an enormous loss. Prayers for comfort and peace for Mark's family and friends.
Raybestos Brakes
February 18, 2016
Sorry to hear for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family.
John Exner
February 18, 2016
So sorry to hear of Marks passing He and I were good friends when we worked at ACF together Rest in peace my friend !!!
February 18, 2016
Dear Jeff and Samantha, our deepest sympathies on the loss of your dad, father-in-law, grandpa, etc. Sorry he won't get to see your babies grow up, he would be so proud. thinking of you, Love, Louise & George Kohlbacher
Rhonda Maher & Hal Wilcox
February 18, 2016
Our heartfelt sympathies to the entire family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Brownie Troop 40421
February 18, 2016
Tricia and Family, we are so sorry for your loss.
Michele M Scott
February 18, 2016
I am very sorry for ur lost of Mark ..my heart goes out to u & ur family . He will be missed bye all ...
February 18, 2016
Trisha and family i am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family
Jim Cooley
February 18, 2016
I will see you again, Marko. Condolences to the family.
Dave and Betty Greene
February 18, 2016
Trish,Aunt Mary Ann and Jack Sutliffe, Jennifer and Jeff. Dave and I are so sorry Mark is gone. I will never forget him and love him and all of you very much.
February 18, 2016
Trish and family, I'm so sorry to hear that mark is not here with you. May he rest in peace. Jessica and Ed Foulkrod.
Norine Crull
February 18, 2016
Tricia and family, so sorry for your loss. Mark will be greatly missed.
CherylAnne Enos
February 18, 2016
Thank-you for your service. Rest in Peace
Tom Coomber
February 18, 2016
SUTT thats how we always greeted each other I met mark when Iwe worked in ACF together both HUGE Bills fans we were together when The Bills won there Championship to go to The First SuperBowl that they lost Marks Dad was there as we rode The Goal Post thru the parking lot Although we had lost tiuch in the past 10 yrs thanks for The Memories SUTT and my Condolences to your Entire Family rest Peacefully My Friend
Susan Nash
February 17, 2016
MaryAnn Jack and Family my heart goes out to you for your loss I know words cant say enough right now But my thoughs and prays go out to you all
Kim Agnello-Zello & Nancy Hilimire
February 17, 2016
Tricia, we are both so extremely sorry to hear of Mark's passing. You have become very dear to us and you and your entire family will be in our thoughts during this sad time.
Jean Cosgrove Woodard
February 17, 2016
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Lori Bentley
February 17, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was a great man that will be missed by many.
dave neve
February 17, 2016
Sincerest condolences...Pat Vassello and son David!
Merry Bloss
February 17, 2016
So sorry for your loss
Gina Carr
February 17, 2016
Sending thoughts and prayers, May God bless you all!
william
February 17, 2016
So sorry for your loss
The ohora family
Linda Shaffer
February 17, 2016
Trish & family, so sorry for your loss.in deepest sympathy. Linda & Wayne shaffer
sheryl jones
February 17, 2016
Tricia I am so sorry to hear about the loss of mark I will always remember him taken the tops crew to Buffalo he was such a sweet warm person we felt bad cause we over did our hours and brought him dinner but I think he enjoyed himself
February 17, 2016
im so sorry for yo ur loss
Carol Grimes
February 17, 2016
My sincerest condolences to Mark's family. I worked with him in Willard DTC until he left. Rest in Peace.
Nikki Fairman
February 17, 2016
Thoughts and prayers for The entire Sutliffe family .
The Fairmans
Mellisa Verkey
February 17, 2016
Forever in our hearts..
Brian and Georgene Kohlbacher
February 17, 2016
Our deepest sincere sympathy
Eugene & Nikole Ventura
February 17, 2016
Jeff & family, we are so very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time sending love and prayers.
Charlotte Carroll
February 17, 2016
I am so sorry Trish. Holding you and yours up in prayer.
Edward Lafferty
February 17, 2016
Sorry about your loss, I've known Mark for quite awhile, and enjoyed working with him. He will truly be missed. Our prayers to you and yours. Ed & Amy Lafferty
Chris Miller
February 17, 2016
It was an honor and a privilege to help care for Mark all these years. He fought so hard, as did your family. He was truly a great man and I'm sorry he's gone.
Anita Portelli
February 17, 2016
I am so very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I remember fondly playing with Mark and Kim when we were small children. RIP Mark and may the angels spread their wings and embrace you with all their love. May God be with you all during this sad time.
Deb Shaw
February 17, 2016
Trica and family. My heart is breaking for you all. Mark was a wonderful person. May he fly high with the Angels and find peace. Know that he is now well with no pain as he walks with God. My prayers are with you all.
Karen & Art Howard
February 17, 2016
Prayers & ❤ from our family to yours
Colleen Smith
February 17, 2016
So sorry Trish!!!
February 17, 2016
We are so sorry in the loss of Mark. Our prayers and sympathy to Tricia, children and grandchildren as well as Jack and Maryanne at this sad time. Our prayers in sympathy, Gary and Linda Milliman
Phil Trunzo
February 17, 2016
Jack and Maryann, Very sorry for your lost. Our prayers are with you.
February 17, 2016
Tricia and family -
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy and Greg Brown
Bob&Betty Blake&Family
February 17, 2016
Jack and Maryann,we are so sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you and all of your Family.God Bless.
February 17, 2016
May God Bless you in your time of sorrow, our most sincere sympathy to the family. Bob and Barb Robinson
trina white
February 17, 2016
You'll always be in our hearts.
The White Family
trina white
February 17, 2016
Our heart and love go out to the family. You have all been in our lives for so long, you feel like family. Please know we are there for you in anything you need. Love to All. The White Family
Nancy McMillen
February 17, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss, Mark will be greatly missed by everyone. My thoughts an prayers are with everyone.
February 17, 2016
Mark, we light this candle for you to let you know we love you with all our hearts now and forever. We know you are in heaven and have a new heart up there that you did not get here. You are now with Grandma and Grandpa Consolie and Grandma and Grandpa Sutliffe. They will take real good care of you. You were a loving person and the best Son any parent could have. You are the sunshine of our lives.
Walt and Sharon Young
February 17, 2016
Our sincere sympathy to you all.Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Christina Scibona (Schermerhorn)
February 17, 2016
So sorry for your guy's loss my prayers are with your family !!!
February 17, 2016
Jack Maryann Kim Tricia and Family we are so very sorry to hear about Mark our Prayers and Thoughts are with all of you. Bo & Sharon Sovie
Anna Fowler-Besley
February 17, 2016
My sincere sympathy to the entire Sutliffe family. Your loss is great and will be felt by the entire community. May he fly high with the angels.
Marlene Venuti
February 17, 2016
I'm so sorry to read this. "Markie-Mark" helped us make great memories on our NYC trips! Rest in Peace friend.
Rainy and Bob Meyer
February 17, 2016
Tricia and family so sorry for you loss of Mark- yes he was a good person - I did embroidery for him when he had the Limo service. He is no longer going to suffer my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Heidi and Mark Davis
February 17, 2016
so very sorry for your loss
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