Christopher Allen Mark

"IF YOU CAN B ANYTHING, B KIND!"
MARK, CHRISTOPHER ALLEN, age 49 of Clarkston, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born on March 17, 1974 in Royal Oak. Chris enjoyed skateboarding, snowboarding, rollerblading, and playing soccer. He also loved spending time outdoors and liked to feed the birds. Chris will be remembered for his free and gentle spirit, generosity, and kind heart. He was a caregiver to so many friends, neighbors, and family members over the years, and he was an advocate for children in his community. He enjoyed expressing his artistic side at his most recent job, Tangico, where he made gifts and souvenirs. Chris is survived by his parents: Maria Rotondo Mark and Mike (Lynn) Mark; sister, Michelle (Robert) Mark-Chrzan; aunts, Josie (the late Greg) Rotondo Knapp, Judy Haskins Mark, Pamela Mark Larson, Deb Mark ; uncles, The late Ernie (Mary) Rotondo, Elio (the late Patsy) Rotondo, Daniel Mark; nieces: Morgen, Kira, Bailey, The late Jeremiah, Trinity, and Rebekah; cousins: Jeffrey, Robert, Connie, Diana, John, Tina, Elisa, Sarah, Josh, Leora and so many more; special friend and neighbor, Alice (the late Carl) Bergstrom, and the entire Softwater Lake and Clarkston community. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John (Elisa) Rotondo, Bernie (Naomi) Mark, and Howard (June) Wilson; and special friends and neighbors, MaryAnn Baker, Sandy Schultzy, and Maxine Foster. Special thank you to Deputy Howe, Springfield EMS and the entire Springfield Township Sheriff's Department for all of their support and kindness, and to the staff at Springfield Township Library. As were his wishes, cremation has taken place and a private Celebration of Life to be determined at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Go Fund Me below. Maria would like to thank Bekki, Tiffany, and Amy at Coats Funeral Home for all of their help and guidance through this difficult time.