Mark Kevin McGranahan

1956 - 2022

Mark Kevin McGranahan

1956 - 2022

BORN

1956

DIED

2022

Mark McGranahan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Amherst Memorial Chapel, LLC, Funeral Home from Apr. 20 to Apr. 21, 2022.
McGranahan, Capt. Mark,"SPARKY" of Tonawanda, NY, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2022. Beloved companion of Nancy McKelvey. Father of Kevin (Heather), Lindsay, Collin (Brianna), and Loren. Grandfather of Addison, Ainsley, Evelyn, Reagan, Ridley and Sawyer. Brother of Gary and Colleen (Patrick) Conlon. Uncle of Caitlin. Mark was the owner of Sparky's Charters that brought the joy of fishing on Lakes Erie and Ontario to hundreds of people. As an Executive chef at some of the top restauraunts and country clubs in WNY, Mark loved to share his talents from home cooked favorites to multi course show stoppers. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-8 PM & Thursday from 2-6 PM at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC. 281 Dodge Road. where a service will held at 6 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and Wounded Warrior Project. Family guestbook available at www.amherstmemorialchapel.com

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281 Dodge Road, Getzville, NY 14068-1504

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