Mark Bottaro

Mark Bottaro obituary, East Haddam, CT

Mark Bottaro

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Feb

9

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Mark Bottaro Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc. - Colchester on Feb. 6, 2026.
Mark Bottaro, of East Haddam, passed away on January 18, 2026. He was born on February 22, 1958, in Hartford to the late Angelo and Alice Bottaro. After graduating high school, he began working in construction and owned his own business for 29 years.

Mark was known for his soft demeanor, kind heart, honesty and unwavering loyalty to the ones he loved. In his spare time mark enjoyed hikes with his wife and his dog piper, he loved watching his favorite teams play the Red Sox and the Giants, He also enjoyed playing his acoustic guitar and enjoying music with his family. Throughout his life he loved speed bikes and muscle cars. He was always willing to help his family and friends in any way he could.

He will be deeply missed but always remembered with love by his wife, Jennifer of East Haddam; his son Jackson of East Haddam; his brother David of Southington; his many nieces, nephews, close friends and extended family.

A service will be held on Monday, February 9th, from 4 – 6 PM at the Aurora McCarthy Funeral Home in Colchester.

For online condolences or to share a story of Mark, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com

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Upcoming Events

Feb

9

Service

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Aurora McCarthy Funeral Home, Inc.

167 Old Hartford Rd., Colchester, CT 06415

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Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.