Mark Adam Steiner, 61, of Portland, CT. formerly of East Hampton, CT. passed away suddenly on Sunday February 27 th , 2022, after a tragic car accident. Born in New York City, he was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Claire Steiner. He leaves behind his 2 children Sonoma Claire Steiner and Hunter Lawrence Steiner , and his ex-wife Valerie J.(Bouchard) Steiner of East Hampton, CT; his sister Jackie Cuesta and her husband Michael, and their two children Emilio and Mina of Long Island, NY; and his partner Diana Gualano of Farmington, CT. Mark grew up on Long Island, New York and later moved to Connecticut where he was a physical education teacher in the Hartford Public Schools for many years. Mark was an avid musician who wrote and performed his own music. He loved to play guitar, a talent his daughter Sonoma has picked up from him. He loved the outdoors and had a strong passion for fishing that he shared with and passed on to his son Hunter. Above all else, Mark's greatest love was his children and he enjoyed spending time with them. In the best interest of the children, the family has elected not to have funeral services at this time. A celebration of Mark's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Mark A. Steiner Scholarship Fund that has been set up for his children's education. Donations can be sent c/o 21 Curry Lane, East Hampton, CT. 06424, or brought to any Webster Bank Location in Connecticut. A GoFundMe page has also been set up for the family under the name "Steiner Children College Fund". Please take a moment to sign the guest book and share a memory or note of sympathy with the family by accessing the Spencer Funeral Home website at www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 13, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark Steiner

Sponsored by the family.

6 Entries

joe crisafi

March 25, 2022

i was hoping to see him at the wing chun classes in hamden that he recomended to me with ed chow.i got the sad news ,i am in grief because he was so cool.he was so constructive .i hold him in my heart.as a great person who i trained with and will not forget him he is in my heart.forever.i am so sad.

Dawn

March 20, 2022

Mark had such a great sense of humor and ability to make people feel welcomed. He talked about his children with such pride and love. All the children he taught over many years have greatly benefited from Mark's compassion and knowledge. Rest in peace friend.

Justin Lemay

March 12, 2022

I met Mark thru my work at a local auto garage. The first day he was there he wrote a song and played it for us. It was amazing. Every since then Mark and I would talk every few months on the phone and talk on facebook. He was a great guy with a huge heart and very talented. I will definitely miss Mark as he was a true friend. R.I.P buddy till I see you again

Elaine Contard

March 11, 2022

My family and I have known the Steiner family for the last fifteen or sixteen years. We met them up at Squam Lake, in NH, during our annual summer vacation. We have watched Sonoma and Hunter grow up from their babyhood to teen and pre-teen years, respectively. One of my best memories of Mark is a schmooze by the lake which spanned everything from seasonal herring catches and the best place in NYC to pick up the tastiest, to a conversation about memories. He seemed to take great pleasure in the former, and showed and depth and insight in the latter. I also witnessed this same insight in his communication with his children. I will greatly miss Mark´s guitar playing on the beach and his general presence in our cozy summer community. My family and I send our love and and prayers to Valerie, Sonoma and Hunter.
- Elaine, Peter and Lauren Contard

Kim Fentress

March 10, 2022

The most vivid memory I have of Mark happened around 15 years ago. I was walking my oldest in a stroller around our neighborhood. He was driving and stopped his car , rolled down his window and exploded with joy to tell me Valerie had just given birth to Sonoma! He was beyond excited! He was always with his children! And they are amazing!! Our hearts and love go out to Sonoma and Hunter.

Caren Cohen

March 10, 2022

Back in the summer of 2006, on Little Squam Lake in New Hampshire, my sister and I noticed an adorable red haired baby in her floatie with her parents. We smiled at her and before you know it, her dad, Mark, invited us to play with her. This was the start of a wonderful friendship between my family and the Steiner family. We have grown to consider each other family as the years have gone on. We all always look forward to our time on the lake together. One thing we loved to do was go out on the boat with Mark at the helm. He knew all the great swimming spots and fishing spots, had great stories to tell and loved to joke around. In the evening you could follow the sound of music and find Mark strumming away by the bonfire to a group of family, friends and strangers. It will be different this summer. Mark, your friendship will be missed. Valerie, Sonoma and Hunter, I love you, I´m here for you and my heart is with you.

Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results