Mark Woitach

I knew Mark from those pickup basketball days at SV and his days on the JV team when I was a senior. Lots of fun those days were. His love of basketball was unrivaled at a young age. And YES - did he LOVE the ABA. I remember specifically the night Mark and I stayed up late when we were counselors at a camp in the Poconos when a marginal ABAer, Harley "Skeeter" Swift (East Tennesse State), entertained both of us with some stories. It was then I knew that league definitely had some characters and Mark loved hearing about them. My deepest sympathies to his daughter, sons and all who knew him. I know God has a special red, white and blue ball waiting for him in heaven. Rest in peace, Mark.

Mark´s phone message says it all: "This is Mark,I´m currently involved in a basketball related activity. Please leave a message." Great coach, great teacher in the classroom and on the court. Great times coaching against and with Mark in the MAC League and at the Empire Games. Great friend and travel buddy from State Finals to NCAA Final Four tournaments to Elmira College to watch our sons play ball to a few Ale House stops now and then! He embodied the Section IV logo stating "Victory with Honor- Defeat with Class." Great person who will be missed by all. Love you man!

My condolences to Mark´s family. I met Mark in elementary school at Brookside and he was always one of my favorite people all through jr and sr high. I am so sad.

Rest in peace Coach.