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Mark Cates Obituary

CATES, MARK STEPHEN Mark Cates, 42, of Madison, CT died Nov. 17, 2013. Mark was born in Waterbury, CT December 3, 1970. Mark is survived by his loving children Samantha and Bradley Cates and their mother Ellen Erickson of Westbrook, CT. Mark also leaves behind his mother Dolores Cates and four siblings, Christine Markham and her husband David, Cathy Stokes and her husband Donald, Carol Sorensen and her husband Robert and Michael Cates and his wife Christy. He is also predeceased by his father Robert Cates and his grandmother Alphonsia Adams. Mark leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Church, Waterbury, CT, Friday, Nov. 22, at 10:00 am. Calling hours will be at Colasanto Funeral Home, 932 Bank St., Waterbury, CT. Thursday, Nov. 21 from 5:00-8:00 pm. A separate memorial mass will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Mark’s Church, Westbrook, CT. In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a scholarship fund for his children. Contributions may be made to Edward Jones, 1100 Mallard Pl, Suite C, Bentonville, AR, 72712 in c/o Samantha and Bradley Cates.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2013.

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Mike cates

November 25, 2013

Sleep well my brother. I will always remember the good times and I will be there for your kids - ALWAYS.

Mike Cates

November 25, 2013

All, thank you for the kind words about my brother, Mark. He had a huge heart and always put everyone a head of himself. My brother was a good man and I will miss him but I feel comfort in knowing he touched so many people. Thank you.

john parenti

November 23, 2013

Mark for the time I've known you you've been a good friend.you've helped me through hard times emotionally,as well as spirituality. You were my gym partner and definitely gave me sound advice.I will miss you my friend and we will meet again.much love to you buddy rest in piece.

john parenti

November 23, 2013

Mark for the short time I've known you you've been a good friend.you've helped me through hard times emotionally,as well as spiritually. You were my gym partner and definitely gave me sound advice.I will miss you my friend and we will meet again.much love to you buddy rest in peace. Just like you were there for me I will be there for your family.you've touched alot of people and will never be forgotten. I know you will always be watching over your children and people you cared about. Love you my friend.

November 23, 2013

To All of Mark's Family,

It has taken me a while to write this but you need to know that he truly was a special friend to me. Never asked anything of me but to go to church with him which I did and will continue to do. I didn't know him as well as everyone else has, but the Mark I came to know was a true and kind person. May he forever be in all our hearts. I am so sorry for your loss.

Andrea

JoAnn Trenary

November 20, 2013

Christy and Mike, so very sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and yor family.

November 20, 2013

Mark was a good friend and I was honored to have him in my wedding party. Altough I have lost touch with him over the past several years, he will be missed but I hope he has found peace. My sympathy to his entire family especially his children.

Rob Guardiano

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