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Mark Donzell Obituary

Mark Donzell unexpectedly passed away 11/19/22. He is survived by his wife Karen and his 3 sons Jacob (wife Catie and Granddaughter Rhea), Angelo ,and Stephano (with girlfriend Katie), as well as furbabies Koukla & Pepper. May his Spirit soar as well as encircle his family with love that ever connects us. Memory Eternal- In God's Presence always.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 23, 2022.

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Deb Laflamme

August 6, 2024

I worked with Mark at Unum for many years. He was always kind and light-hearted and spoke of his family frequently. I loved working with him and miss him.

Catie

August 4, 2024

I miss you every day. The hurt never really goes away, does it? I hope you were able to meet Penelope before she came Earthside. You would´ve absolutely loved her, she is Jacob´s mini-me. Hope you´re resting easy, Pops

Dennis E. Quinn

November 21, 2023

I miss and think of Mark all the time. Very good memories of him, Karen, Anne and our families together on different occasions.

Sheila

November 21, 2023

Miss you Mark-o. The corner office area is not the some because it´s missing you.

Sue

November 20, 2023

We miss you tremendously at work!

Diane

November 17, 2023

The last time I saw you was at Rheas birthday party. You knew I was struggling with my job and before you left, you kindly told me; "I´m sorry that you´re struggling with you job, it´ll get better" and you have me a big Mark hug! I so needed that. Thank you Mark!

Helene B

December 2, 2022

Sending my condolences to Mark's family and friends. I worked with him at MetLife and he was such a kind caring individual, always smiling and laughing. Also, extremely supportive.

Helene B.

Linda Downing

November 30, 2022

To the Donzell. I worked with Mark at Unum for many years. There was not one day that went by where he didn't make me laugh. It was such a pleasure to know him. Mark will be greatly missed.

Ashleigh Kilburn

November 30, 2022

Mark was my hiring manager at Travel Insured International. I was very thankful to have known him for the past 5 years. He will be very missed. My heart pours out for his family and those closet to him.

Nicole Martin (Hoyt)

November 29, 2022

Please accept my condolences. I worked for Mark at Unum and we both worked at MetLife as well. He was always smiling. It was a pleasure to have known him all these years. I am very sorry for your loss.

Joan Reidy

November 29, 2022

Dear Donzell Family
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I had the opportunity to work with Mark at UNUM and MetLife.
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joan Reidy

N. Farland

November 29, 2022

Dear Karen and family,
I worked for Mark for several years while he was with Unum. He was a kind, generous and fun-loving man who loved his family very much. He used to love to tell stories about the kids and how they got into all kinds of creative mischief with energy to spare and how you were the rock in the family. I am
so sorry for your loss. Mark will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

N. Farland

Suzanne C.L.

November 29, 2022

My deepest condolences to you all on Mark's passing. He was a great person, and so committed to his team and to helping others reach their goals. He will be missed, and I am so very sorry for your loss.

Kathryn Roberts0k

November 29, 2022

Im so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I worked with him at Unum. Kay Roberts

Meghan Orio

November 29, 2022

Karen and family,
I´m very sorry to hear this news. Your husband, father, and grandfather was one of the kindest and funniest people I´ve ever worked for and with. I´ll always remember him fondly.

Amy Lyons

November 28, 2022

May warm memories comfort you all at this very difficult time. With deepest sympathy.

Debra Laflamme

November 28, 2022

My deepest sympathy to you Karen and your family. I worked with Mark for many years at Unum and he made each day special and was a great person to work for and work with. He will be missed.

Debra Laflamme

Kevin Herlihy

November 28, 2022

I was shocked to hear the news of such a nice man. I worked with Mark at Travel Insured. He was a great man and did a great job navigating our company to great success during this unprecedented time. Mark your conversations will be missed and I will certainly miss your go to attitude! Sorry for your loss Donzell family, it is a loss here at Travel Insured as well!

Mary Love

November 28, 2022

Karen and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I worked with him at Unum for many years. He was always laughing and enjoyed life. He will be greatly missed. I had touched base with him here and there since he left. I will keep you and your family in my prayers
Mary Love

Sheila Allen

November 28, 2022

Please accept my sincerest condolences Mrs. Donzell and family. I worked with Mark at Travel Insured and he made my hardest days easiest to complete with simple reminders. While we were in the office, we always knew it was Mark coming around the corner in the morning by the sound of him dragging his feet looking grumpy. By the time he sat his bag down and looked up at us, he had a smile on his face and was ready for another day with his rowdy staff. I will truly miss you Mark. You advocated for me always, laughed at my jokes, cracked jokes back and just made my days at work some of the best days. God Bless the Donzell family. It´s still hard to believe that last Friday phone call was the last time I´d hear your voice. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marcie Charest

November 27, 2022

Karen and family, my thoughts are with you during this time. Keep the good memories with you always. I know you all are surrounded by the love of family and friends.

Andrea B

November 25, 2022

My condolences to everyone. Mark was a great person and a great colleague. I will miss our chats and our jokes and our talks about our fur babies. There are really no words that can be expressed on how much he will be missed.

Barbara Steed

November 25, 2022

My deepest condolences to my friend Karen, and her family for the great loss of her husband. Keep Marks memory alive in each and every day, in all that you do; and Mark will never be far from you. Love you Karen

Patty Barresi

November 25, 2022

Karen and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find the strength and peace in the coming days with the love that will always connect you.
God Bless you and your family.

KK

November 23, 2022

Mark,
I´m at a loss for words.... Thanks for all you did for our team... sorry every time you called me I answered NO! lol jokingly of course! I´ll miss your calls and our banter back and forth. Fly high, until we meet again <3

Dennis Q.

November 23, 2022

Karen, Jacob, Angelo, Stephano and family. My heart breaks for you. Deepest condolences. I loved Mark and remember the day I was in your pool when you first came to see the house. He was a good friend to me and of mine. God Bless you.

Jess B.

November 23, 2022

My sincerest condolences to the family and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I had the pleasure working with Mark for the last few years at TII and there is not one time we talked where he didn't make me laugh. He was always so supportive of me, our team and our department. Mark was always willing to assist anyone who needed help. He was overly committed and dedicated to his work and passion for supporting the team. We would always have great laughs about him eating his sandwiches, getting his hair done :), and our infamous debates about how his Cowboys were better than my Giants. Oh the memories will forever be with me and how grateful I was to have you as my work brother. Peas & carrots buddy! You will forever be remembered and your legacy will carry on at TII. Mark, I will miss you dearly and know you are always in our hearts.

S. Vega

November 23, 2022

My condolences to the family. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Mark and I worked very closely at Travel Insured International. His smile, laugh, and positive attitude was very contagious. I very much enjoyed the years I worked with him. Mark was very much loved by us in the Claims Department and we will miss him very much. I will definitely miss his last minute calls to me to go over files but he first would ask me if I was going home at 3:30 and he was calling me at 3:29. (Jokingly) Wonderful person - We are praying for his football team to win just for him! Mark, my friend, I will miss you!

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Colleen Tishlias

November 23, 2022

May all the Love shared and memories be with you & the boys always and forever. Mark Loved his family so very much they all were the light of his life. He brought so much joy to us all. May he soar among the Angels and shine light on his family. Love never dies, Aunt Colleen Christopher Dimitri

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Diana and Jim Wheeler

November 23, 2022

Karen, Jacob, Caitlin, Angelo, Stephano and Katie- Jimmy and I are so truly grateful and blessed to have known Mark and to share the love of our sweet Rhea with him. He always made us laugh and he always made us feel welcomed with his opened arms. Our hearts ache for you during these difficult times. Many, many blessings and May God bless you.

Diana

November 23, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Cousin Pamela

November 23, 2022

I have the fondest memories of Mark, especially when you all stayed at my home . He loved being able to just walk up the block to get a bagel or whatever. He was always saying "I don´t have to drive there ". Love to you Karen and your family

Monique Pezic

November 23, 2022

I am so sorry to hear Mark passed. I will never forget working with Yaya. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Monique Pezic

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