Mark T. Garrigus

I have many fond memories of Mark . He was a brilliant banker and businessman .
He coined the expression " directionally correct" which I have used countless times . He also knew when business patterns were repeating and what the result would be . He called those times , " the silly season."
I'm glad to have known Mark and the privilege of working with him .

Dear Nancy,

I am so sorry for your loss. You had a wonderful and blessed life with your partner. I know your family will surround you with love at this time. Much love to my friend, Leslie (Chew) Herr

My condolences to the family of Mark Garrigus, a quiet, gentle, and studious classmate from University High School in Urbana, Illinois. I talked with Mark and met Nancy at his mother's memorial service at Clark-Lindsey retirement home. Mark's genuine friendliness and affable manner set all those who met him at ease. Prayers for his services in the next world.

My thoughts and prayers are with Beth and Mark's family. Love and prayers, your New England cousin, Evelyn Garrigus Cronin

My condolences to your family. I was saddened to hear of Mark's passing. He was a true gentleman and I value the time we worked together before my retirement in 2002. Jean Zaremba - Prescott, AZ

Annie, my condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time. Be well.

Dear Garrigus Family,
How sad we are to hear about our youngest cousin's death. He was so much like hi father, our Uncle Upson, caring, gentle, kind, and loving. We all will miss him
Mary and Steve Bloom

Dear Beth Nancy Anne David - I came to know Mark through Beth. May your hearts be Blessed with comfort and pure love at this sad time, may your bonds of love carry you through... Love, Carol La Rosa Water Spirit

I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you and your family during this difficult time.

I was so saddened to hear of Mark's passing. I worked with him at Hinsdale Bank & Trust. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word of congratulations. My deepest sympathies for your loss.

My condolences to Mark's family. I knew Mark from First Chicago. As many have related the first word you would use in describing Mark is "gentleman." I had occasion over the past fifteen years to talk to Mark from time to time and each time, he would make a special effort to commend me for something that I had managed to impress him with over the short time I worked with him in 1990. I also wanted to share with you the testimonial of another First Chicagoan whom I had informed of Mark's passing: "Steve thank you so much for letting me know. What a tragedy. I am in shock. I always viewed Mark as an unusually special person, very insightful, thoughtful and always gracious. At one point in my career he reached out to me unsolicited and helped me navigate an extremely difficult situation. I was eternally grateful; it could have turned out differently without his help."

We are so sad to hear the news of Mark's passing. It was so sudden and tragic. Please know that we are thinking of you every day during this difficult time, and are holding you in our hearts. Mark was a lovely man. He will be greatly missed.

Dear Nancy, Anne, and Dave
With deepest sympathy we are deeply saddened by the passing of cousin Mark. We roamed the farm in Plainville each summer when Uncle Uppy and Aunt Olive visited Grama and Granpa Tyler.
Beth and Mark, The Vermont Beans, the New York Tyler's, Ellen and me would all join the rest of the families for the big picnic in the five acre lot on the farm. We all grew up yet stayed in touch thru the years. Mark will be missed.

Cousins Dave and Bev

Dear Nancy, Anne and Dave and family, we are so saddened to hear about Mark. He was such a warm and gentle man who we all remember so fondly. Our prayers are with all of you.
Barb, Ed and Matt

Mark helped me significantly in my career at First Chicago and at Cole Taylor, but, more than that, he was a very nice and thoughtful friend. Our sons were almost the exact age and we compared "notes" over 30 years as they grew up too. I know how crazy he was about his grandchildren and I am sorry that he will not have the joy of seeing them grow up, and they will certainly miss him as well. Nancy, David, and Anne, I hope your wonderful memories will bring you continued comfort. I will miss Mark, and my thoughts are with you all. Joan Winstein (First Chicago colleague)

Dear Nancy, David, Anne and Beth, We were so sorry to hear of the sudden death of our cousin Mark. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult and sad time. Kathy and Bill Tyler

Mark was a wonderful cousin. We are so shocked and saddened by his sudden loss. He was a kind and gentle person, always ready to listen and to help others. We send our love and wish we were closer. Know that you are in our thoughts.

What sad news. Of all the people one encounters in life very few can be described as gentlemen. Mark was a true gentlman. Our world needs more like him.

Paul Gaecke, The Villages FL (First Chicago colleague)

Mark was a mentor, true friend and a wonderful person. My heart and thoughts go out to you for your loss.
Barry Litwin, First Chicago friend

Dear Nancy, David and Anne -
We are so sorry. Mark was a wonderful man, and he will certainly be missed. Our prayers are with you.
Rick and Mary

You are in our thoughts and prayers at fpcw.

I am very sorry to hear this sad news. It seems just yesterday we were celebrating Mark's service at Hinsdale Bank and discussing his desires in retirement. My deepest condolences.

We are so sorry to hear of Marks passing. We wish his wonderful family all the best.

Sam, Joanna, Steph, and Bill Bridges

Words cannot fully state how much we want to reach out to all of the Garrigus family. May Christ's love sustain you all and please know we are praying for Mark and all of you. Love always, Susan and Dom