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He was born in Detroit on November 24, 1956 to the late William and Dorothy (Sweet) Grayell. He was a lifetime resident of Birmingham, MI.
He graduated from the Detroit College of Law and was admitted to the Michigan Bar Association in 1989. Mark worked as a plaintiff personal injury attorney throughout the Metro-Detroit area. He recently retired from Bernstein & Bernstein after over 20 years of dedicated service.
Mark is survived by his devoted wife of 35 years, Daena, brother Scott (Catherine) Grayell, sister Lesta Grayell (Joseph Cappuccio), Mother-in-Law (Nene) Liri Mustafa, Sisters and Brothers-in Law
Zanka Gonzalez (Fred), and Sherry (Naddeem) Awada. Mark was a very PROUD Uncle to nephews
Marcelo , Ali, Hussein, and Hassan. Mark was predeceased by his parents and father-in-law Skender Mustafa.
Mark's passion in life was learning and teaching Isshinryu Karate, which he practiced for over 30 years, earning a 5th degree black belt. Mark was honored to be a Sensei.
Mark also loved being around family and friends. Holidays meant a lot to him. Each Christmas was spent with his family in Florida.
Visitation and a Service celebrating Mark's life will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 2 to 8 pm and Funeral Service on Thursday, August 21 at 10:00 am at the Voran Funeral Home - (23701 Ford Rd.Dearborn, MI. 48128)
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Crohns & Colitis Foundation are appreciated.
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