Mark Christman Dean

Mark Christman Dean
February 7, 1971 – February 20, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Dean - a much-loved husband, father, son, brother, cousin and friend - lost too early due to an unexpected health complication. He enjoyed his final days celebrating his shared birthday with Ana, the love of his life, on the beautiful beaches of Antigua.
Mark was born in Greenwich, the place he always called home. He was one of the first preschoolers to attend Putnam Indian Field School and graduated from Brunswick School in 1989. He created a beautiful family here with his wife, Ana, and son, Bryan, now a junior at Brunswick.
Mark was kind, considerate, smart, adventurous, good-natured, and had a life-long passion for sports. At Brunswick, he played soccer and baseball, wrestled, and competed on the school's alpine ski team. He was commissioner of his friends' "rotisserie" baseball league in high school, managing everything on paper.
Growing up, he spent his winter weekends skiing – his ultimate passion – at Windham Mountain, including a stint as a junior patroller. During the summer, he sailed, swam, and captained the Belle Haven Lobsters swim team. One summer he swam an impressive 500 laps to raise money for the Red Cross as part of the Swim Across America fundraiser. During college summers, he returned home and lifeguarded at Burning Tree Country Club.
From a young age, Mark showed a strong commitment to the Greenwich community. He was a Boy Scout for many years and attended the Youth Leadership Conference. As a member of Greenwich Teen Voice, Mark spent four years working to establish Arch Street, Greenwich's Teen Center. As a young adult, he joined the Greenwich Jaycees and was a member for eleven years, including time as President.
Mark attended Emory University, where he was affiliated with Beta Theta Pi fraternity, and earned his degree in Economics and Psychology in 1993. After graduation, he returned to Greenwich to begin a career in Sports Management. He worked for Today's Athlete for Tomorrow and later transitioned to Advantage International.
The pride of his professional career was his service at NorthCoast Asset Management, a prestigious wealth management firm in Greenwich. NorthCoast Asset Management writes, "Mark Dean was an integral part of NorthCoast Asset Management for two decades, serving ultimately as a Principal in the Finance Department. As the son of Paul Dean, a co-founder of NorthCoast, Mark carried forward his family's legacy with dedication, professionalism, and a deep commitment to the firm's success."
Mark lived life to the fullest. He maintained his passion for skiing and was always the first in line on a powder day. He could often be found playing tennis with Ana and Bryan at the Milbrook Club. He was a devoted fan of the New York Yankees, enjoying season tickets with friends and family. Mark traveled many corners of the world and shared his sense of adventure with his family. He took advantage of every day - always with a smile on his face. He will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts.
There will be a memorial service for Mark at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 4 at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church (84 Sherwood Ave., Greenwich, CT, 06831). In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to www.sixlovetennis.org or a charity of your choice