Mark Agresti

Mark Agresti ObituaryMark Agresti, 58, of Monmouth Beach, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025 surrounded by his loving family, who held his hand until his final breath. In 2020, Mark was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, despite never having smoked a day in his life. It was a devastating and unfair diagnosis, but Mark faced it with remarkable strength and resilience, fighting bravely for five years. He was a devoted husband, proud father, loving son, and cherished friend whose presence brought warmth, wisdom, and laughter to all who knew him.
Mark was married to the love of his life, Adrienne Zelenick, for 28 wonderful years. Together, they built a beautiful life rooted in love, family, and community.
He graduated from Pace University in New York City in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. Mark began his career on Wall Street, working at Kidder Peabody, Morgan Stanley, and ETG Equities, specializing in arbitrage trading.
Following the events of 9/11, Mark chose to shift gears and joined Adrienne in the family business, G & A Kennels in Middletown, NJ. There, he quickly became known not only for his business savvy but for the genuine relationships he cultivated with customers. He had a natural gift for connecting with people and made everyone who walked through the doors feel welcome.
His entrepreneurial spirit and financial acumen were matched only by his passion for life. He was a man of deep curiosity and discipline who loved to read, follow the stock market and stay physically active. He enjoyed working out and playing pickleball with his kids.
Above all, Mark's greatest pride was his family. He was deeply involved in his children's lives - encouraging them in school, cheering them on in club, high school, and collegiate sports, and celebrating every
accomplishment with joy. Remarkably, all four of his children played college sports, and even during his most difficult days, Mark never missed a game - watching faithfully via TV or online when he couldn't be there in person. He supported them not just in sports but in life offering unwavering encouragement, wisdom and love.
Mark and Adrienne began their family in Long Branch in 2000 before moving to Monmouth Beach in 2012, where they continued to raise their four daughters in a loving and supportive home.
Mark is preceded in death by his father, Plinio Agresti; his father-in-law, Edward Zelenick; his aunt and uncle, Lina and Andrea Fusco; his uncle, Louis Riccardi and his cousin, Michael Fusco.
He is survived by his wife, Adrienne Agresti; his daughters, Madeline, Mia, Ava, and Amelia Agresti; his mother, Dirce Agresti;his mother-in-law, Geraldine Zelenick; his brother, Peter Agresti and wife Debbie; his aunt, Mirella Riccardi; his sister-in-law, Gerilynn Lucia and brother-in-law, Chuck Lucia; nephews, Dante, Massimo, and Matteo Agresti; nieces: Olivia, Sarah, and Emilie Lucia; cousins, Michael and Tracey Riccardi, Richie and Christine Riccardi, Bobby and Diane Fusco, Luciana Fusco-Boudour and Ron Boudour; his beloved pets, Pumba, Luna, and Hope.
He taught us how to fight, how to love and how to live with purpose. We will miss him every day. Mark's legacy lives on in the love he shared, the family he adored, and the countless lives he touched. His strength, humor, and kindness will never be forgotten.
Visitation will be from 4-8 pm Thursday at the Fiore-Buckley Funeral Home, 236 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, Ocean Township. Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:30 am Friday at the Church of the Precious Blood, Monmouth Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Lung Association or to the Humane Society. For condolences, please visit www.fiorefuneralhomes.com.
Mark Agresti, 58, of Monmouth Beach, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025 surrounded by his loving family, who held his hand until his final breath. In 2020, Mark was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, despite never having smoked a day in his life. It was a devastating and unfair diagnosis, but Mark faced it with remarkable strength an