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Mark Steven Grabowski, age 56, died suddenly on Wednesday, April 17th, 2013. Mark was born on May 30th, 1956 in Erie, PA to Charles and Irene Grabowski. He moved to Binghamton in 1980 and eventually settled in Chenango Forks. Mark is survived by his wife, Linda Otte Grabowski; his mother, Irene; two children, Galen Christopher Grabowski and Alexis Marie Grabowski; his siblings, Charles Grabowski and Katherine Baker; as well as numerous extended family members. Mark was a devoted husband and father. He worked for GE, which eventually merged into BAE Systems, for over 30 years. Mark enjoyed working on his cars and motorcycles, woodworking, reading and spending time with his family. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 26th at 11:30am at St. Francis Church, 1031 Chenango Street in Binghamton. The family will receive friends at the church before the service at 10:30am.
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Kathy Joscelyn
April 26, 2013
Dearest Linda and Family ~~ Am deeply saddened to learn of loss of your husband's/dad's passing. Please know you are kept very close in thought and prayer. May this time of sadness pass gently on its way, and may each loving memory of Mark remain as a precious keepsake deep within your hearts. Lovingly, Kathy Joscelyn
Daniel Minch
April 25, 2013
Dear Mrs. Grabowski, Galen, and Ali,
I am truly saddened to hear of his passing, and I will keep you all in my prayers. I hope that his memory will always be uplifting for you, and in some way he will always be there to guide you and to bring you to a place of safety and comfort- to provide a kind of grace that we sometimes experience from our closest friends and family and from those who are most beloved. God bless all four of you in this time, and bring you some measure of peace and comfort.
I wish you the best always.
“There, [in the eternal sabbath of heaven] we shall rest and we shall see, we shall see and we shall love, we shall love and we shall praise. Behold what will be in that end that is without end! For what is our end but to reach that kingdom which has no end” (St. Augustine, City of God, XXII, 30)
Eric Eaton
April 25, 2013
My heart goes out to the Grabowski family. Mark was a valued friend and co-worker. Most of all, he was a good, kind, and honest man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan Smith
April 25, 2013
Linda,
My deepest condolences. You will be in my prayers.
Susan Jakubowski Smith
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Linda Robitelle
April 25, 2013
Dear Linda,
You're in my thoughts, now and in the
days to come. I'm glad I got to meet
Mark.
With Deepest Sympathy,
David and Mary Rupert
April 24, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. David Rupert send our sympathies.
Terry Walkling
April 24, 2013
Linda, Ali & Galen,
You have my deepest sympathies. Mark was my cousin and even though we had not seen or spoken to one another for many years I do remember him fondly. My mother (his Aunt Dodie) passed last year so I know that you are missing him greatly.
Jim & Marilyn Perkins
April 24, 2013
Irene & Charlie,
We are so saddened to hear about Mark. Although our ties go back over 50 years to Walnut Heights days, we have never forgotten you as wonderful neighbors and friends. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers - with fond memories - Jim Perkins & Marilyn (Perkins) Lechner
April 24, 2013
Linda & Family - We are so sorry for your tragic loss. Please know that our prayers are with you.
Your friends at the Veterans Home
Peggy Van Slyke
April 24, 2013
Irene,
I am so sorry to hear about your son. We were in club together back in the 1960's when I lived on Old Ridge Road. I just never forgot you and am really sorry to learn of your sons death. No parent should lose a child, at any age. My heart goes out to you.
Susan Hover
April 24, 2013
With deepest sympathy to all of you.
Donn Bennett
April 23, 2013
Mark wil be missed! But our memories with Mark will live on forever!!!
Bill Gathany
April 23, 2013
Mark's Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Mark was my manager for a time at BAE. He was a great manager, mentor, and friend. We are praying for you.
GARY & DEBBIE LIPITZ
April 23, 2013
LINDA & FAMILY,
WE'RE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MARK'S PASSING. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU!
THE LIPITZ FAMILY
Jeff & Rachal Acri
April 23, 2013
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Mark. We have worked with Mark from GE/BAE found he was always great to work with & he was just a very nice man. We will miss him.
Jean Kane
April 23, 2013
Mark's Family:
I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I worked with Mark at GE/BAE for many years. He was always so conscious and so helpful in his work ethic with all his peers and all his contacts. My sympathy goes out to his family at this time.
John VanGorder
April 23, 2013
So very sorry for the loss of Mark, such a nice person.
John VanGorder
April 23, 2013
To the Grabowski family, so sorry for the loss of Mark. Very nice person, always so friendly at GE.
The O'Day Family
April 23, 2013
Linda, Galen and Alexis ~ We are so very sorry for the loss of Mark, your husband and father. We have so many memories of him and all the kids and our families in the neighborhood years ago. May it bring some peace and comfort to you to know that we are thinking of you during this sad and difficult time.
Cathy Johnson
April 23, 2013
Linda, Ali, and Galen,
So sorry! We send our deepest sympathy!!
April 23, 2013
Linda and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.
Scott & April Christian
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