Mark C. Tarrant

Mark Carl Tarrant, 65, passed quietly the morning of July 10 th after a challenging
battle with metastatic bladder cancer with the love of his life JoAnn Colson
constantly by his side. Born in October 1958 to Anita Van Why Tarrant, and raised
in Lake Hopatcong New Jersey by Anita and Jerry Tarrant, he enjoyed boating and
water skiing, time on the Jersey Shore, and his classic cars.
Mark and JoAnn shared 40 wonderful years together. A resident of West Long
Branch, NJ, Mark worked for Monmouth University for 38 years. Mark was a
classic car guy who loved to own classic cars, and do classic restorations, whether
a split window coupe, T Bird, a 60's Mustang, '57 Belair, or a Pontiac muscle car.
Over the years he owned many different cars, but never fewer than 4 or 5 at a
time, to work on or show at all the car shows he and JoAnn participated in over
the years. Mark was an active member and sponsor of the Antique Motoring Club
of Monmouth County.
Predeceased by his parents Anita and Jerry Tarrant, and beloved sister-in-law
Sandra Lee Colson Perez, Mark is survived by JoAnn and her family, Jill Wightman
(Earl), Linda Flewelling (Rick), and brother-in-law Bill Perez. He was Uncle Mark to
Norman Wightman, Michael Perez (Nayra), Nancy Flewelling Fine (David), and
Carolyn Flewelling Gallagher (Jared), and the grand nieces and nephews, here and
on the way. He is survived by many friends who were family to Mark and JoAnn,
thankful for their friendship and journey down the road together.
Remember the good moments: spending time with Mark, whether over a good
meal, working on a car, planning a car show, or hanging out at a car show. He will
be missed. We see him cruising down the road in a classic car heading off to a
better place.
A visitation will be held for family and friends. 10:00am-1:00pm. Saturday July 13, 2024.
Fiore- Buckley Funeral Home. 236 Monmouth Road Oakhurst, New Jersey. 07755
Contributions in Mark's memory can be made to the Antique Motoring Club of
Monmouth County (AMCOMC) PO Box 124, Little Silver, NJ 07739 or West Long
Branch EMS 299 Monmouth Road, West Long Branch, NJ 07764.
for condolences please visit www.fiorefuneralhomes.com