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MARK ZIZZAMIA Obituary
MARK ALEXANDER
21, of Mt. Airy, died suddenly on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at his home. Born in Olney, MD on October 28, 1990, he was the loving son of John J. and Deborah Smith Zizzamia. Mark was a 2008 graduate of South Carroll High School in Sykesville, MD. He attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh where he successfully completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Design and graduated with honors in 2011. Mark was the lead graphic designer at Precision Solutions, Inc. in Owings Mills, MD and owned his own studio MZ Graphics where he was beginning to create his own client base. His interests included photography, art, music, and skateboarding. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his first love and passion, his daughter, Kenzie Rae Harris-Zizzamia; his brothers, Gregory Zizzamia of Carlisle, PA and Jason Zizzamia and wife Christine of Reisterstown, MD. Visitation will be held at the STAUFFER FUNERAL HOME, 8 East Ridgeville Blvd., Mt. Airy, MD 21771, on Thursday, August 2, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. where Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 3, 2012. Reverend Tim May will officiate. Interment and graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 4, in Pine Grove Cemetery, Mt. Airy. The family requests that at visitation and funeral services it be known that wearing tie-dye shirts or clothing is welcomed and encouraged to memorialize Mark's love for art and zest for life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mark's name should be made to the Art Department in c/o South Carroll High School, 1300 W. Old Liberty Road, Sykesville, Maryland 21784, attention office manager. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at:
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Tracey Nation
August 9, 2012
I want you to know I am thinking of you every day. I am so amazed at the strength you have shown and I know the strength you get from your wonderful family because I am lucky enough to call them mine too!! Please know I will always keep Mark in my prayers. God bless your family. With so much love and friendship. Tracey ( Linda's sister...)
Emily Schein
August 7, 2012
The only solace I find in this tragedy is that you were an artist and that your art will live on. Rest in peace, my friend.
August 5, 2012
John and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies during this extremely difficult time.
Mike and Marlene Frechette
RIP Mark
Alicia Small
August 4, 2012
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August 2, 2012
Knowing how close the Zizzamia family is may you find comfort in each other. Our deepest sympathies,
Sam, Colman, Beth & Ashley Shattuck
greg hastings
August 2, 2012
Please hang in there your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Greg, Jess & family
Joann Peterson
August 2, 2012
Dear John and Debby,
My thoughts are with and your family at this very sad time.
Joann
August 2, 2012
With our Deepest Sympathies,
God Bless you and your family.
The Peksa Family - Christy Acres Ct.
Terry & Ken Sipes
August 2, 2012
So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fondly,
A Williams
August 2, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your great loss. I pray that the God of all Comfort will continue to sustain you during this difficult time.
Libby Sandridge
August 1, 2012
My Prayers are with you all! No words can express such a devastating loss. It is always unthinkable for us to loss a child. God Bless you each and everyone.
August 1, 2012
Dear Jonny, Debbie and Family,
My thoughts, prayers and support for your family. I had the pleasure of meeting Mark on a family vacation with the Schulzes and Zizzamias. The positive and kind-hearted impression Mark left with me was lasting, and how I will always remember him.
With Heart-felt sympathies,
Andy Schulz
Auntie Joanie
August 1, 2012
Wish I could be there with you but my love is always there....
Lean On Me Family
August 1, 2012
Debbie, John and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Mark. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Joanne D.
August 1, 2012
I knew Mark from AIP, he was a great guy and will be missed greatly. lost but not forgotten.
Kim Keller
August 1, 2012
John, I'm so sorry to hear about this. I always remembered how you just glowed talking about your family! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers here at Papa John's...
Ellen Farro
August 1, 2012
Dear John and Debbie and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Mark. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. My God embrace you all and give you his peace.
Love you,
Marshall, Ellen, Jack and Eric Farro
Laura Brooks
July 31, 2012
A brother, A son, A father and most importantly a friend. RIP Mark you will always be remembered! Your legacy will live within all of us!
Debbie Harris
July 31, 2012
My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Family and Friends that were left behind. Rest in Peace Mark. Embrace G-d's arms.
Tammy Capino-Brooks
July 31, 2012
Death leaves us a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves us a memory no one can steal! Greg, my heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. No words can express how sorry I am. XXOO
Margaret Shearn
July 31, 2012
Greg- So sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family at this time.
Alison Bosse
July 31, 2012
Dear John & Family,
May your faith help the incredible pain you are indurring. Praying for you all to lean on each other to help and guide you through the incredible pain & grief you are enduring. My heart bleeds for you & pray you all get through as best you can. May your dear sweet granddaughter's hugs & love comfort you always.
Devin & Chelsea Hull
July 31, 2012
Such an amazing person and artist. Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone that he has made smile and laugh.
July 31, 2012
rip mark
stephanie willingham
July 31, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the zizzamia family and his little baby girl. You were taken from everyone too young, may you rest in peace now.
July 31, 2012
May god be with u n your family!!! Jennifer n Lindsay C.
Debbie Schombert
July 31, 2012
Thoughts & prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.
Nicholas Polowy
July 31, 2012
Mark was a great person, and a better friend. I feel enriched to have gone through college with him. He brought everyone a smile, all the time. I'll miss this guy. Deepest condolences to the family. You helped mold a great person. Through the mourning, we must never forget to celebrate who he was, and celebrate the legacy of his art, his friendships, and most of all, his daughter.
Lindsay Ulsch
July 31, 2012
Only the good die young....thoughts and prayers are with the zizzamia family and kenzie...
Kim, Dave,Carson and Cameron Hobin
July 31, 2012
Our hearts go out to the family on the loss of their son. Words cannot express how sorry we are.
Michele Bryant
July 31, 2012
I am sorry for the loss of your young son. May God be with you.
Amanda Phillips
July 31, 2012
Everyone keeps saying this will get easier but I don't believe it. Rest easy and watch over our baby girl. <3
Diana Devlin
July 31, 2012
My prayers are with your family during this difficult time- Diana Devlin
Amanda Kratz
July 31, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go to theZizzamia family. You were too young to go man but rest now. You will forever be missed but never forgotten..R.I.P.
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