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Mark S. Bonsignore
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Mark Bonsignore Obituary
He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 44 years, Beth (Fitts), daughter Dana (John) Butera, son Joshua (Amanda Gleichauf) Bonsignore; grandchildren Luca, Giancarlo and Viviana Butera and Marcello and Lorenzo Bonsignore; siblings Michael (Victoria Frisch) Bonsignore, Donna (Gary) Moynihan, Stephen Bonsignore, Kathi Higgins; in-laws Michael (Carole) Fitts, Gail (Mitch) Nass, Karen (PJ) DeGeorgio; many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless dear friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents Marcus and Anne Bonsignore, in-laws Marvin and Vivian Fitts, brother-in-law Hugh Higgins and nephew Gabriel Bonsignore.
Mark was a highly decorated Police Captain in Irondequoit, New York where he served with dedication for 28 years and left behind a legacy of commitment to public service. Mark was a recipient of the State of New York Purple Heart and the Medal of Valor. He was a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy, in Quantico, VA.
After retiring from the Irondequoit Police Department in 2007, Mark continued his dedication to public safety at BRITE. He was a vital part of their Public Safety solutions team for over 15 years. He retired from BRITE in 2023.
Mark and Beth loved to vacation with friends who became "family". Mark was a Dive Master and shared many underwater adventures with his "Dive Buddies" in the Caribbean Islands. He was a long-time youth soccer coach, positively impacting the lives of many young athletes and a proud member of the Buffalo Bills Mafia.
Mark's grandchildren were his greatest joy. He shared a special bond with each of them and they adored him for it. Mark's kindness, infectious smile and desire to connect with everyone was his superpower. He valued his relationships with family, friends and colleagues. He will be deeply missed by all.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on March 21, 2025, at 9:30am at Sacred Heart Cathedral 296 Flower City Park, Rochester, NY 14615.
A Celebration of Life will be held on March 29, 2025, 12:00pm-3:00pm at The House at Gatewood, 300 US-70 East, Hillsborough, NC, 27278.
Memorials may be made to: IACKids-(It's About Caring for Kids) PO Box 16201 Rochester, NY 14616 or https://iackidsnc.org/donate/
44 Entries
Mary Katherine Reese-Nagella
August 4, 2025
Mark is and was a great man. We attended Walsh together and I am saddened to hear about his passing. Mark is now our Angel and is protecting his loving family.
Gregory Bentley
March 29, 2025
To the Bonsignore Family & Friends:
Though my time with Mark was limited, I valued the moments we shared at the gym. Around 2pm each day, I looked forward to seeing Mark, saying hello, sharing a quick gesture, a smile, and then on with our workouts. I thank God for the treasured time we shared. It was indeed a privilege to know Mark and call him my gym buddy.
My sincere condolences, deepest sympathy and prayers are with you.
May the light of Mark's memories live on in your hearts.
God Bless You.
Greg B
Bob Zogby
March 25, 2025
Mark and I were high school friends, and over the years, he remained one of the most genuine and supportive people I´ve ever known. He had this way of making everyone feel seen and valued, and I was no exception. At every class gathering-whether it was a casual meet-up or a milestone reunion-Mark would always make a point to ask me how I was doing. His questions weren´t just polite small talk; they were thoughtful and sincere. He´d listen intently, his sharp eyes focused on me, and then he´d congratulate me on my successes, no matter how big or small.
At our 50th Reunion, Mark was as warm and encouraging as ever. He asked me what I´d been up to, and when I shared my journey as a teacher, DJ, and author, his face lit up with pride. He told me how inspiring it was to see someone pursue so many passions and make a difference in so many lives. Ironically, he was the one who pursued passions and made differences in the lives he helped and the lives of his family, especially his grandchildren, when, for example, he made it a point to try and get to every one of their soccer games.
His words weren´t just flattery-they were heartfelt, and they stayed with me long after a gathering.
Mark´s friendliness and encouragement were constants in my life, even as the years passed. He had this unique ability to lift people, to make them feel like they mattered. That´s why his death hit me so hard. The joy he brought to every room, the way he made everyone feel like they were the most important person in the world-it´s something I´ll never forget.
Losing Mark felt like losing a piece of my past and a beacon of light in the present. He was more than just a high school friend; he was a reminder of the goodness in people, of the power of kindness and encouragement. Even now, I find myself thinking about the way he´d smile when he congratulated me, the way he´d lean in to listen like what I was saying truly mattered.
Mark Bonsignorne was one of a kind, and I´ll always cherish those memories. His legacy isn´t just the lives he touched through his work-it was in the way he made people feel, the way he made me feel. And for that, I´ll always be grateful.
In my third novel, I will be using him as a character who owns a detective agency. It is a simple way of honoring his influence on so many.
Michael Dobmeier
March 22, 2025
Alena and I wish to express our deepest condolences to Beth and the Bonsignore family. We have many fond memories of our shared interactions. Regret that we were unable to attend his memorial service.
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Ray Distaffen
March 21, 2025
Beth and family we are so sorry for your loss, Mark was a great friend and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
Barry VanNostrand
March 21, 2025
Mark was truly one of the good guys. I'm sure his smile will be missed by many.
Greg Myers
March 20, 2025
Too soon Mark! Condolences Beth. Enjoyed being on Jamaica time with you. Thanks for the introduction Andy and Randi Wheeler.
Sue Rumfola
March 20, 2025
Mark was a wonderful man who truly cared about the people he worked with and his family and friends. I was lucky to have had him as my boss and mentor. He will be truly missed. My sympathy to his family. He may be gone but will never be forgotten.
Carl Saporito
March 19, 2025
Another Great one gone, another DWI victim...so Sad.
I worked with Mark for over 27 years IPD
I remember during his first year he was shot in the leg. I am most of our officers visited him in the hospital. Poor Beth, I bet she wondered if Mark made the right job choice. He sure did!!
I retired in 2002 and after a week mark called me to come back to the PD and work Part Time inside.
I joked with him about my being called back.. I said
"You try to leave and they Call you back in" like the MOB.. we got a laugh about that.
I hope Beth and the the Family will try and remember all of the good times they had with Mark.
I am sure they only had many happy memories of Marks life, his growing up and the 44 Years he and Beth shared.
I am sure Mark is up in Heaven looking down on all of his family and all of the
Men and Women in Blue.
My prayers to Beth and Family.
Mark will be missed
Carl & Brenda Saporito
Captain Jessica Franco
March 18, 2025
Rest in Peace Mark. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
From your brother´s and sisters at IPD.
Jennifer Spada
March 18, 2025
Mark and Beth became favorite customers at House at Gatewood, sitting at the bar every Friday at 5 pm. From there the whole family became friends. Mark always greeted me with "Hi Sweetie" and a kiss on the cheek. He always said goodbye with "Love you". He always had a Tito´s and soda with a lime. I will miss these little things. I pray for his family that they find peace after this huge loss. Mark was one of a kind.
Rick Nawrocki
March 17, 2025
Please accept my deepest condolences.
Rick Nawrocki
Houda El Idrissi
March 15, 2025
My deepest condolences to his entire family. I had the privilege of knowing him through our love for the gym. He also, alongside his wife, supported my music by coming to one of my shows in Hillsborough. What a lovely man we lost.
Love and patience
Houda
Jessie Hoover
March 14, 2025
So sad to hear of Marks passing today. Your Nickel family loves you all so much! Sadly I will be out of town and cannot make it to the memorial in Hillsborough, but my heart goes out to each of you. You all bring so much light to the pub and we enjoy seeing you every time you come in! All my love and hugs. I´ll give you a big one next time you´re in.
Debbie Smith
March 13, 2025
I met Mark (& Nina) while running on the Riverwalk trail. We saw each other so often that they were a part of our "trail friends" community. Such a personable & caring human being. We miss him (&Nina) on the trail. Big hugs to you & your family. May shared stories of his friendships give you comfort & peace.
Frank Churnetski Sr
March 12, 2025
He will be missed. I remember his ''Hi Buddy'' and his smiling face. His friendship at the PD and his willingness to help out. My thoughts are with him, Beth and his family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy Jensen
March 12, 2025
Beth, my heart goes out to you and your family. It is tragic what happened to Mark. I am touched to read about his rich life, such a wide reach of impact and love. Truly a remarkable man. I will miss his smile and energy around our Forest Ridge neighborhood. Sending love and hugs.
Amy Jensen
Joe Campanella
March 11, 2025
Mark and I started playing golf together in 7th grade. We became good friends because of that connection .... Ironically... I ran into Mark last summer at Deerfield GC ... will miss him!
Joe Campanella
Carl C. Simms
March 11, 2025
I want to extend my sincere condolences to the Bonsignore Family for your loss. I pray that God gives the Bonsignore Family strength during this challenging time. Mark was s proud Police Officer, good friend and he will never be forgotten.
Chris Cutler
March 11, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. I was a year ahead of Mark at Walsh University, and he was always so positive and friendly. It says a lot about a person that almost 50 years later, his impact is still there. God bless all of you and give you comfort at this horrible time.
Eric Larson
March 10, 2025
My condolences to Mark´s family and friends. While I was with RPD, I worked on several joint ventures with Mark. He was one of the most personable people I ever knew. He also was a cop´s cop. Mark was highly respected by his piers from all different agencies. RIP my friend.
Tom Conroy
March 10, 2025
Very sorry for your loss. Was a good Guy
Tom Meehan
March 10, 2025
To the entire Bonsignore family,
Your Husband, Dad, Brother, Grandpa, Brother in law and fellow Police Officer was a true gentleman. I knew Mark from out Bishop Kearney days really getting to know him on the summer work program. I knew immediately that Mark was a great person when being a Senior he treated me like an equal, when I was a freshman. I knew then that this guy was destined for success in future endeavors. Well, fast forward few years and we were both Police Officers and worked together a few times. The entire family can be proud of this man. He was honest, straightforward, hardworking and an asset to the Police profession. Rest in Peace Mark.....
Jim & Donna Thomson
March 10, 2025
Beth, heartfelt sympathy and prayers for strength for you and the whole family.
May his memory be eternal.
Jim & Donna Thomson
Frank Fedele
March 10, 2025
Our deepest condolences to the Bonsignore Family on the loss of Mark. I had the pleasure to work with Mark on several occasions. He was an excellent Police Officer and a great person. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
John Mchale
March 10, 2025
So Sorry to hear of Marks passing. I had the pleasure of having a few dinners with him and a mutual friend. We talked Police and Family at those dinners. Mark was a great guy. Rip my friend
Bill and Maureen McCabe
March 10, 2025
So very sorry for your loss-knew Mark for many years-was a fellow LEO. He worked with our daughter Erin McCabe and son-in-law Richard Ryan(d.) in Irondequoit. They enjoyed working for and with him. He will be missed by many for his true kind nature. May God bless his soul and your family...
Cindy & Dutch Stevens
March 9, 2025
So sad. He will be greatly missed! Thoughts and prayers are with Beth and the family.
Fellow Officers of ARPALER
March 9, 2025
The Association of Rochester Police and Area Law Enforcement Retirees (ARPALER) sends condolences and prayers to the family of Captain Mark Bonsignore, and we salute him for his service to his community. Rest in peace Brother.
Midge Cutt
March 9, 2025
Sincere condolences for your loss.
Mark Gerbino
March 9, 2025
Don´t know how to say goodbye to you Mark. Thank you for being my friend. Rest In Peace Brother. God Bless You, Beth and Family.
Bill Hueber
March 9, 2025
My condolences go out to the entire Bonsignore family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mark was one of the finest person I´ve ever known. I´ll always remember the many good times we had all those summer soccer seasons. He was so much fun to be around. Gone way too early, may he RIP.
Tom & Lisa Cooke
March 9, 2025
To the entire Bonsignore family,
Our deepest condolences. May your memories of Mark help you through this difficult time.
Rest peacefully, Mark.
Tom and Lisa Cooke (Hillsborough NC & Buffalo NY)
Alton Williams
March 9, 2025
He was a great friend to me and the dive crew in sandals South coast Jamaica you going to be miss my friend sleep in peace until we meet again respect praying for you Beth be strong my friend
Terry J Quagliata
March 9, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Ron Klein
March 9, 2025
Its hard to put in words the grief I feel, being adopted Uncle by Marriage to my wonderful niece Beth. RIP Mark
Uncle Ron
Maryjo DiBitetto
March 9, 2025
My Dearest Beth and family,
My love goes out to you all.
My memories will be in my heart for ever of Mark forever of how sweet and kind he was.
Beth love you and I´m so sorry for your loss.
Love you MaryJo (Tantalo) DiBitetto
Deirdre and Bob
March 9, 2025
Beth, bob and send our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We were shocked to see this this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will never forget the fun vacations we had.
Holly Chalker
March 9, 2025
Beth my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Holly Chalker
Pat Clark
March 9, 2025
A wonderful Summer long ago with you and your Loving family.. Rest easy my friend.. PJC
Sue Laforet
March 9, 2025
Mark was an amazing person, and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Beth and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael Hughes
March 9, 2025
I consider myself blessed to have had the honor and privilege to have known Mark for many years. Mark will be remembered as a warm and honorable man who exuded professionalism and passion in everything that he did. The world is a lesser place with his untimely loss.
Karen
March 9, 2025
Beth and Family
Sending my deepest condolences and healing prayers; Warmly, Karen and Mike
Mike Foley
March 8, 2025
When you were with Mark, you were with someone who radiated joy. He had an infectious personality who was always kind and welcoming to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
I knew Mark well in our four years together playing in the Bishop Kearney High School band and then worked on a construction crew at Kodak with him for three summers while in college.
Whatever antics were happening, you knew Mark was in the middle of it and keeping us all amused.
Those were wonderful years with so many memories. His sudden passing has been difficult to accept.
I last saw him a few years ago at our 50th high school reunion and had the opportunity to tell him how much I appreciated his friendship.
May God bless Mark and give consolation to his family and so many friends.
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