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Mark Lessing Obituary

LESSING- Mark K., Jr., of Babylon Village, LI, on November 1, 2010. Beloved son of Mark and Joan Lessing. Dear brother of Casey and Noah Lessing. Cherished grandson of Larry and Peggy Lessing and the late Paul and Joan. Southard. Cherished nephew and cousin of many. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Wednesday 9:45 AM at St. Joseph's RC Church, Babylon Village, LI. Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI. Visiting Tuesday 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM until 9:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mark's name may be made to National MPS Society, PO Box 14686, Durham, NC 27709-4686. www.mpssociety.org.

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Published by Newsday on Nov. 2, 2010.

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Alda Loban

December 12, 2010

Dear Mark, Joan & Noah - It is with much sorrow that I extend my condolences to you all. Mark was always on my mind & today my attention was drawn to Mark's passing. I loved him more than just a care giver; I loved him like my own & he was an angel. I understand what you are going through, but know that he is at peace. You are in my prayers.

Karen Clark

November 8, 2010

Dear Mark and Joanie - what a gift these 20 years must have been and if anything can lessen your suffering may it be the eternal memories you will forever share with Mark Jr. My most heartfelt sympathy is going out to you both across the years and the miles. "Who knows love can endure. And you know it will. You know it will". ?

Patty Green

November 8, 2010

Mark & Joan......I am sooooo sorry! I love & miss you
guys!

Linda Trainor

November 6, 2010

Dear Mark, Joanie, Casey and Noah,
I just today heard of Mark's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your memories bring you comfort.
Linda Trainor

Tim MacNair

November 3, 2010

To Mark and the whole Lessing family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Mark and my son Timmy running around the Post Office Cafe as toddlers on Sundays while we watched Giants and Jets football. Great memories!!
Our prayers go out to you all.

Tim MacNair and Family, St. Louis, MO

Dominic Fontana

November 3, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Lessing and family,

I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. I worked very closely with him and Casey over the summers at JEA. Your children are always on my mind, and they both grew very close to my heart. He will truly and deeply be missed.

Sincerely,

Dominic Fontana

Joan Burke

November 2, 2010

To the Lessing Family and all who loved Mark,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Find support and strength in each other. With Sympathy, Joanie Burke

November 2, 2010

To the Lessing Family. We are so sorry for your loss and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The VanBourgondien Family.

Hudson family

November 2, 2010

To the Lessing Family

We were so sorry to hear about your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If
you need anything please let us know.

David Schrader

November 2, 2010

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless
Dave and Katie Schrader

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