Mark Patrick Flaherty

I was shocked to learn of Mark' s passing today, 1/31/22. I've known Mark for just shy of 40 years. We worked in the same building - the United States Steel Building and we became friends there. We played on the same softball team together for several years. Then a handful of years later, we were in law school together, and then we both served on the Duquesne Law Review.

Our paths crossed inexorably and for that I'm glad. I'm also sad because he had so much more to give to make our world better.

God Bless and God rest your soul my dear friend.

Love ya Man.

Your brother, Tempy

Mark was a good & honest man. I met Mark the first time when his father Judge Flaherty was running for County Commissioner and he was a friend of my fathers. I was happy to see Mark enter public office and sorry to see him leave it, but honesty is not in vogue. The world is a darker & colder place for his passing. My deepest sympathies to his family. See you in the Land of the Leal my friend.

I’m so saddened with the news of Mark’s passing. He was so genuine, kind, funny, and just a wonderful friend & classmate. I will never forget his endearing smile and laughter, always bringing a smile to anyone he was with. May he rest and be at peace. My heartfelt condolences to all of his family. We will all miss Mark. God bless.

Mark was a kind and thoughtful person whose presence definitely made this world a better place. He rarely talked about himself, and his face always lit up when talking about Anne and Deirdre. It was obvious how much he loved them and loved his life. He lived a good life but was taken from us too soon. We will miss his smiling face and talking with him on our walks around the neighborhood.

Our sympathies go out to the Flaherty family. I was lucky enough to meet Mark our first day at Duke together and we had been friends ever since. Mark made me a better person by modeling generosity, loyalty, and how to live a joyful life everyday. He was never afraid to be honest when things were going too far and he lived his faith when it was not always easy or in style. We have lost a good man. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Doug & Kathy Baker .

I am so sorry for your loss. Mark was such a great guy. Always smiling. I know you all have so many memories of him. I hope these memories can carry you through this sad time. Sending prayers to all. Rest easy Mark.

We are blessed to have known Mark and had him in our lives. Since college, he was always there with his great smile, laughs and kindness. He will be deeply missed but leaves the world a better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with Anne and the family through this difficult time.

Sending prayers to the Flaherty Family. I remember watching Mark play soccer at Mt. Lebanon High School. He was a tough competitor but always a big smile on his face. More recently I ran into Mark and spoke with him. He was gracious and kind. I know the love he had for his family and he will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences.

Sending prayers to the Flaherty Family. I remember watching Mark play soccer at Mt. Lebanon High School. He was a tough competitor but always a big smile on his face. More recently I ran into Mark and spoke with him. He was gracious and kind. I know the love he had for his family and he will be sorely missed.

Mark is a dear friend. He was a teammate, classmate and roommate at Duke University. And most of all a wonderful person and the world lost a beautiful man....our condolence's - Jennifer 'Tiff', David 'Taco' and Ruben Amaro

So very sad to hear... my deepest of sympathy!
Mark, will be missed as one of the most gentle of men. I was blessed to meet and become a friend of Mark way back to the beginning of the Pittsburgh Marathon when I was a volunteer for the event.

His entire life he worked and devoted himself to doing the greater good and we were all blessed to have known him.

May God Bless his wife Anne and daughter Dee Dee along with the entire Flaherty Family.

God's Blessings,
Jane

Mark was a true original. We were freshman roommates at Duke and from the moment I met him I knew I was in the presence of an incredibly positive, vibrant person who saw the best in people and strove to enjoy life to the fullest. Mark was a patriot and dedicated public servant. The world was a better place for his having passed through it. May his memory be a blessing.

This is such sad news. Mark was a great guy and I loved when he would come and help out our girls
Softball teams. Always pleasant, helpful and kind to
The girls. You will be missed Mark, my sympathies to yours entire big Loving family. I'm So sad.

My deepest sympathy to the Flaherty family. I will always remember Mark with a welcoming smile & always a kind person. It was such a shock to hear of his passing. Mark & I met years ago as I have been on the Indiana Township Democratic Committee for many years. So needless to say we met through politics, no surprise.

It is with deep sadness that I learned of Mark’s passing. My heartfelt sympathy to the Flaherty and Smith families. Mark was an extraordinary man. I cherish our HS memories and the impact he had on so many. His welcoming, infectious smile and the twinkle in his eye, put us all at ease.
May his soul Rest In Peace and may his memory be a blessing.
My personal and deepest condolences,
Laurie Martini Vitalie

To the family of Mark Flaherty,

May the light that Mark brought to so many shine upon you now and forever.

I fondly recall Mark coaching the Mt. Lebo girl's soccer team. To teens (or at least this one), he seemed so grown-up. Only now, it is apparent that he was only about a decade older than us. Starting at a young age and for decades, Mark enriched the lives of many others in the community.

Warm regards,
Aimee Kane

Truly Heartbroken! So many are impacted by Marks passing. He's been in our thoughts and prayers since we learned of his condition. Mark made an impression on all that new him and a smile that could light up any room. With a sincere heart I pray for the whole family. May God grant you strength, wisdom and His peace that transcends our understanding and may ur cherished memories bring u comfort! God bless!

I am sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies. We lost Mark too soon. May his memory be a blessing.

May his memory forever be a blessing. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Susan, Joe, Sam and Julia Freudenberg

Anne and Deirdra,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Mark was such a kind man. We enjoyed our time together in the mountains. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paula, Perry, Giuliana and Mariella Contini

My Sympathies to family and friends.

Deepest Condolences.

The Flaherty Family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Jeff and Maura Schupack

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. We met Mark through the amazing game of softball and we saddened to hear of his passing. Prayers going up for all of you for strength during this time.

Condolences from the Wittlin's we always have a warm spot for your entire family. Mark will be missed

To the entire Flaherty and Smith family...

I am deeply saddened by Mark's passing as is my wife Ann. Mark and I shared wonderful times and experiences together. While we lost our contact for the years while my family lived in Ohio, we always had that special bond.

From our work together with the Pittsburgh Marathon and Larry Kazmanko, running the Olympic Torch, attending Olympic events and working together in Calgary in 1988 and having the WPa Sports Foundation together, and sharing our experiences with the likes of Freddie Fu, Kurt Angle, and world class athletes.

I loved the guy! I loved his mom and Dad and the Smiths.

My heart goes out to Anne and DeeDee...may our God embrace you all and carry Mark in His loving arms.

Peace and love...Mark and Ann (south) Malick

It was impossible to grow up in Lebo and not feel the light, love and laughter of the Flaherty family. So deeply saddened that Mark‘s light has been extinguished, but given the dedication and strength of his family and friends it will continue to live on. May you bask in the warmth of that light, rely on the love of all those who knew him, and cherish the sweet memories of the laughter and that contagious winning smile. Much love and sympathy to all. Sandy DAlesandro Huber ‘82

To The Family of Mark Patrick Flaherty:

May his soul rest in peace and may the perpetual light shine upon him.

With deepest sympathy,

/s/ Paul J. Gitnik

Michael, My heart goes out to you and your family. Our siblings carry a piece of our hearts in theirs.

Deepest sympathy to the families of Mark .
So sad to hear of his passing

Condolences