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Mark worked in the paper recycling industry for 52 years starting in 1963 at age 19. He spent the first half of his career working in his family's recycling plant, Hancock Paper Company in Philadelphia and the second half as founder and president of Viking Fibres, a successful recovered fiber and job lot brokerage. Mark loved the industry and earned a wide-spread reputation for his drive, humility, integrity and eager-ness to help others.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Desher; his first wife, Margie Golen; his children, Robin (Michael) Fireman, Lauren Golen, Randi (Darren) Zeidel and grandchildren, Hannah, Mollie, Nathan, Avery and Jordan. Relatives and friends are invited to Services Wednesday, May 3rd, at 1:30 P.M., at JOSEPH LEVINE AND SONS MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 4737 Street Road, Trevose. Contributions in his memory may be made to Wounded Warriors. The family will be sitting Shiva at the home of Michael and Robin Fireman, Wednesday and Thursday evenings beginning at 6:30 P.M.
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Darryl Cutler
April 26, 2019
Mark was a good man. He was always a gentleman. He honestly helped me in a tough time which we both shared. That was unique in this world. Im sure hes at peace.
May 11, 2017
I am so saddened to hear of mark's passing. I wish i knew as i would have like to have attended his service. Mark and I were great friends for many many years when we met through the recycling business but lost touch when he moved to florida. Mark was always there to lend a hand, share a meal or just give one of his big smiles when he saw you. I can't tell you how many times we talked and he always had great advice and always had such a great outlook on life even when things weren't so easy for him....he enjoyed every minute of life and when you were with him, you enjoyed every minute of it too....I had tried to reach him in the past years but I remember the last time we had dinner together at the Palm in Philly and we talked and joked and caught up on each others lives....it was like we hadn't missed a beat...he was a very special person to me and always a true gentleman in every sense of the word...I will miss my friend very much and I extend my deepest condolences to Marge and Mark's family, friends and children...you had a wonderful dad and I know he will be missed by so many....
Beth Kane
Philadelphia, PA
Darryl Cutler
May 5, 2017
Mark was a good man. We were competitors for many years. As we shared similar family experiences our talks were always important. I thought highly of mark and wanted to hire him but he was always destined to be the entrepreneur. When I had similar problems mark always held his hand outI'm very saddened by his passing. Sincerely, Darryl Cutler
Albert & Lois
May 2, 2017
Mark was a true gentleman that will be dearly missed by his friends and family.
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