Mark Edward Defrates

Mark Edward Defrates

Mark Defrates Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 15, 2016.
Mark was born on May 24, 1950 and passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016. Mark was a resident of New Smyrna Beach, Florida at the time of his passing. John Defrates, served as a United Nations official, including with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). He was the companion of Pamela Daley. Services will be private. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Southeast Volusia Humane Society.

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steve

May 20, 2020

You are missed.

Carlos Melendez

October 8, 2016

I have much to say about Mark, though it is not my desire to reveal aspects of his life which were so amazing to many others. His history as a intellectual, spiritual, and leader are well documented and I can add nothing further. I met Mark during a time of turmoil; and I was refreshed by his openness and friendliness. He was surrounded by good friends, and our party at the French Quarter in New Orleans was magnificent. We all have to make the leap into the future, and I hope this short comment will be a small tribute to a very big person, who dedicated himself to service through jewelry, national service, and friendship.

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