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Darrell Joseph Markovitch
1953 - 2022
Darrell Joseph Markovitch
1953 - 2022
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Darrell Markovitch Obituary
Darrell Joseph Markovitch, age 68, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 25th, 2022 after a long courageous battle with Myelofibrosis Leukemia.
Darrell was born on December 26th, 1953 to the late John and Marty Markovitch in Daytona Beach, Florida where he lived until college and then moved to Wilmington, North Carolina to be with the love of his life, Sally. Upon arriving in Wilmington, Darrell began his thirty-eight year career at General Electric Nuclear Division.
He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Sally Wolfe Markovitch, Daughter Amanda Love Singletary (Jess) of Raleigh, North Carolina, Daughter Kirstan Hope Markovitch of Trumbull, Connecticut, and Grandson John Clark Singletary of Raleigh, North Carolina. He is also survived by his cousin, Karen Gast-Brochard (Pete) of Cocoa, FL, dearest in-laws, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Darrell began his surfing obsession in the early 1970's. He was an avid surfer for nearly forty-five years. His love of the sea never stopped. His love of fishing took over in his later years. He was complete in or on the water. He always said the water nourished his soul. He was quick to notice schools of fish, sea turtles, osprey and bald eagles, and all wildlife our beautiful coastline provides. There was not a rainbow, full moon, nor good storm that went unappreciated. He, indeed, cherished all of nature's gifts.
Upon retirement, Darrell volunteered his time to the Topsail High School Girls Varsity Soccer team as an Assistant Coach for several years. His positive influence resonated with several players who considered him a strong mentor during their high school years and beyond.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday May 7, 2022 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 107 Deerfield Drive Hampstead, NC 28443.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the following organizations: Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation Ctr. https://www.seaturtlehospital.org Coastal conservation association of NC https://ccanc.org
"My soul is full of longing for the sea, in the heart of the great ocean sends a thrilling pulse through me."
~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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38 Entries
Stephanie Lindquist
March 25, 2023
I was just thinking of Darrell tonight and in searching for him on Facebook, I saw Linda Fredrickson had posted his obituary. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing, and sorry I missed the posting so that I could express my condolences at the time. I had the joy of being Darrell's supervisor for about five years in Wilmington. He was truly one of my favorite people to work with. He always had great and very thoughtful ideas about how to make things better and I looked to him often for advice about the work because of his extensive experience. But more than that, I considered him a good friend. He sat across from my cubicle, so we would have terrific conversations about anything and everything, and I learned a lot from him about how to be a good spouse and parent, much of which I apply today now that I have a family. I always admired his work ethic as well as his dedication to his family and his passion for his hobbies outside of work. He was a wonderful man and I feel fortunate to have known him!
Sara Gracey
April 13, 2022
Sally, we were so very sorry to hear of Darrell’s passing. Sending heartfelt prayers to you and your family. In sympathy, sara and jack gracey.
Debra Bowes
February 17, 2022
A fisherman extraordinaire. A loved husband and father.
Sweet memories of the Bahamas..
Gaston Hughes
February 6, 2022
So loved and missed…but many happy memories. We shared surfing, fishing and travels and special conversations. I will forever hold dear my good friend. Rest In peace Darrell. With sympathy to Sally, his girls and family..his memory will live on.
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Hello, we have made arrangements for Darrell's memorial service. Feel free to share this information!<br /><br />We are so appreciative of the kind words and warm thoughts we have all received in the last couple of weeks. Looking forward
Amanda Singletary
February 5, 2022
Hello, we have made arrangements for Darrell's memorial service. A photo with details has been included in the guest book but also noted here. Feel free to share this information!
Saturday May 7th, 2022 11:00 a.m.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
107 Deerfield Drive
Hampstead, NC 28443
We are so appreciative of the kind words and warm thoughts we have all received in the last couple of weeks. Looking forward to honoring and celebrating this well-loved soul this Spring.
Connie McNamara
February 1, 2022
Prayers of comfort go out to Sally, his family and friends at this sad time of loss. He's fishing the high seas now
Connie McNamara
sally Mincher/Meserole
January 31, 2022
Sally, I send you and your family my sincere condolences on Darrell's death. It was literally last Tuesday, the 25th, that I was talking with a friend about how strange it is that we can go years without running into to people we knew "back in the day" and I brought your names up. Darrell's presence in the universe must have been very intense. I hope the following reference will make you smile. One of the things that has stuck in my brain about you guys, is the "blue bowl beef" his mom made. I could be fantasizing but we all may have stopped at their house on a trip to the Caribbean and she made it for us. At any rate, a fun factoid about Darrell. I know you have a lifetime of great memories. Hugs to you.
Paul Martinez
January 31, 2022
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow, but may you find peace in the memories that you and the people he came across will always have, like our memories of our surfing trips to Elbow Key and Hatteras together. Rest in peace my friend
Altburg Fullwood
January 30, 2022
Dearest Sally, My prayers go to you. I am so sorry for your loss. May
God's grace give you strength and peace !! Much love to you and your family.
Penny Cracker
January 30, 2022
Sending thoughts and prayers to you, Sally, and your family during this time of sadness. May God bless each of you with love and peace.
Joy A Lloyd
January 29, 2022
Rest in peace always
Alysun Skinner
January 29, 2022
Sending big hugs and lots of love to all who love Darrell. May the healing peace of Jesus surround you in mighty ways.
I am so grateful for Chewy's influence in this world - what a beautiful soul!
Kathy & Jim Sabella
January 28, 2022
Sally, Jim and I are so sorry for your loss. When we happened to meet Darrell down by the marina, our day was a little brighter. He radiated sunshine. We will keep you and family in our thoughts and prayers.
Maria Sorg
January 28, 2022
I will always remember Darryl with a big smile on his face. Going out on his boat, talking and laughing with his family, and spending time with the other love of his life, Roker. It has been a pleasure getting to know him over the years. We pray for peace and love for Sally and his girls❤
Mary Beveridge
January 28, 2022
May you find peace in the memories that will always be with you
Amanda S.
January 28, 2022
Thank you for everyone’s kind words.
Our family is planning a Spring memorial service and details will be posted here and on social media, communicated via friends and family, and noted in the Wilmington Star News.
Darrell was a supporter of the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Hospital and Rehabilitation Center and Coastal Conservation Association of North Carolina should you feel inclined to donate in his honor.
Both entities can be found online by searching/“Googling” their names and they are also on Facebook.
-Amanda
Amanda
January 28, 2022
Our family is planning a Memorial Service to honor Darrell in the Spring.
Details will be posted here, on social media, communicated through friends & family, and noted in the Wilmington Star News.
We look forward to a beautiful tribute. Thank you for your kind words.
-Amanda
William Brown
January 28, 2022
We were hired at G.E. the same day great person to work with and a true friend
Karen Gast-Brochard
January 28, 2022
Darrell is my cousin, who I dearly loved. His mother, Aunt Martha to me, and Aunt Jo to him (my mom) have both passed away, as well as our dads. Speaking on behalf of my mom, she just loved Darrell, always saying when they spoke, "He is my favorite nephew of all times". They had a relationship that belonged to each of them. She would say "Darrell called and we talked for two hours, can you believe it?". When we were kids, mom, dad, me, and my brother (also deceased) would go up to Daytona and celebrate holidays, etc. Once we passed our teenage years, marriages came and Darrell moved to North Carolina with his love, Sally. Darrell and my dad loved to fish together. He was a true lover of God's creation, the rivers and oceans. We were both nature lovers and detested litterer's! Like Amanda says "pick up after yourself". Darrell was a great support to me during my mom's illness and we got even closer. He would call and we chatted on facebook. I feel in my heart that he is with our Lord, our moms were waiting with open arms, and he became one of the fisherman of the sea. He loved the Lord just as he was loved. My heart goes out to Sally, Amanda, and Kirstan and their friends and family. May God bless them all the days to come. I love you all, "Cuz"
Mavis walker Voncannon
January 28, 2022
Prayers for you Sally & all your family .. love you .. Gods continued Blessings to you all..
MIchael Coston
January 28, 2022
Great guy. Prayers to the family.
Don Cable
January 28, 2022
Worked with Darrell for many years. He was a great coworker and friend. My Prayers and Condolences go out to the family.
Mike Norris
January 28, 2022
Prayers and peace to all the family.
Alan Boyette
January 28, 2022
I always admired his catch and release belief. He released alot!!!
We always shared tips on the water and I will miss that information and conversation.
Ashley Pierce
January 28, 2022
Love to you and your girls. I will be praying and thinking about y’all. ❤❤❤❤
Yvonne Morales-Perrone
January 28, 2022
I had the pleasure of meeting this man in the 1980's, I was a young girl full of life and he was "Chewy", Amanda's cool surfer Dad. He was always fun to be around. I know he will be missed greatly. My condolences to the entire Markovitch family.
Cathie Owen
January 28, 2022
Peace and God's grace in this time and the days ahead. Prayes of love and strength to you and your family.
Jim Coates
January 28, 2022
Greatest guy I ever knew. If only more of us could like him.
Brenda Parker
January 27, 2022
So sorry for your loss. May God bring comfort and peace in your times of need.
Co worker Brenda Parker
Linda anthony
January 27, 2022
Darrell was a coworker and good friend. It breaks my heart that his struggle with leukemia has ended. I loved him like a brother and wish him all the the very best in heaven... with his family and heavenly father.
Teresa Ivey
January 27, 2022
So sorry to hear of Darrell's passing. Sally, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Coworkers
Wayne & Teresa Ivey
Suzanne Lombardi-Rocca
January 27, 2022
Sally,
I’m so sorry to hear of your beloved husband’s passing.
Rosemary Hagen
January 27, 2022
It is with a very heavy heart that I read about Darrell’s passing. God created a vibrant soul with a loving family who showed his appreciation and fully enjoyed all that was made by His hands. We can be assured, as believers, that we will see Darrell in full health and reflecting the beauty of God’s glory upon him.
Wendy Chapman
January 27, 2022
Light, love & peace as you all navigate this heartbreaking time. ❤
Brandon Wieland
January 27, 2022
He was a great guy and I am glad I got to meet and know him about 7 years ago through the topsail soccer program. Gone too soon....
Betty S Martin
January 27, 2022
My heart is full! Prayers for my dear friend Sally and her family. May Darrell Rest In Peace with God our Father.
Faye Farnsworth
January 27, 2022
You will be greatly missed. Wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Rest in peace with your beloved parents.♡♡♡
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