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Mark Haines Obituary
The network said he died in his home. It did not specify the cause of death.
Mr. Haines worked at CNBC for 22 years. He was the founding anchor of the "Squawk Box" morning show. In 2005, he started co-anchoring "Squawk in the Morning," a 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. show, with Erin Burnett, while "Squawk Box" was pushed to an earlier slot. Burnett recently left CNBC to host a general news show on CNN.
"He was a very dear friend, and a ferocious and fearless questioner," Burnett told CNBC on Wednesday.
CNBC President Mark Hoffman said Mr. Haines was "always the unflappable pro."
Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange observed a spontaneous moment of silence when they learned of Mr. Haines' death, NYSE spokesman Richard Adamonis said.
"Mark was an outstanding professional and pioneer in business journalism, and we are proud that his legacy includes years of excellence in reporting from the NYSE," the exchange said in a statement.
"He was an authentic voice in business media," said Eric Jackson, who runs the hedge fund Ironfire Capital. "He resonated with so many people because he would speak out, and with opinion. Too often the media lets the corporate PR army and highly trained CEOs get their points across without question. He wouldn't let that happen."
Mr. Haines is also remembered for calling a bottom to the stock market decline on March 10, 2009, his first call of the recession. The Dow Jones industrial average never closed below its level of March 9.
Barry Ritholtz, head of the research firm Fusion IQ and frequent guest on CNBC, said Mr. Haines was "a no-nonsense straight shooter. He knew what questions to ask and how to ask them."
Ritholtz said that the biggest complaint about CNBC in the 1990s was that its anchors cheered on the stock-market bubble. He said the exception was Mr. Haines, who was always skeptical.
"He was trained as an attorney," Ritholtz said. "He brought that keen lawyer's eye to everything he did. It wasn't something often seen in the financial media."
Mr. Haines had a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania and was a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, CNBC said.
Before joining CNBC, Mr. Haines worked as a news anchor at TV stations in Philadelphia, New York and Providence, R.I.
Mr. Haines is survived by his wife, Cindy, his son, Matt, and daughter, Meredith.
CNBC, which is owned by Comcast Corp., said funeral arrangements have yet to be made.
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Frank Aceves, Jr.
November 30, 2018
Still miss seeing you in the mornings. You were always the voice of calm and reason. RIP
Moshe Benyamini
August 24, 2018
Seven years since the wonderful Mark Haines passed. I watched him on CNBC before he became the founding anchor of Squawk Box. Seven years later and he is still missed. A genuinely honest, intelligent, caring and wonderful person. Mark, thank you for everything and for caring about your viewers. To his family, please know
that Mark was a special person. People still think about him, love him and miss him dearly.
William phillips
May 19, 2015
Mark Haines was great person
William phillips
May 19, 2015
Mark Haines was wonderful person on tv
Cristiane Karamanolis
June 24, 2011
I am so glad I found a way to express my profound sadness for Mark's passing.
Every time I see his picture and hear his voice it brings me to tears, he was truly our beloved Mark.
My heart and prayers go out to his family.
It is amazing how much I miss someone that I have waked up every morning.
My mornings will never be the same and Mark's wisdom and intellect will be greatly missed. Mark Thank you for all the wonderful years.I truly wish that we could have had you for little longer.Love you. Cristiane Karamanolis
john naguski
June 24, 2011
when i heard of mark's passing on the morning after his death. i was watching cnbc and all i could do was cry.
Karen Salter
June 20, 2011
Can't believe you're gone Mark but hope God took you up on wings of love. I lost a dear, delightful friend - but I never really met him in person. Didn't need to - what I saw and heard from him on TV is I suspect very close to who he was. Hope he realized how much he meant to so many of us who knew him only from inside those cameras. Funny guy with a big brain who cared about others, what more could you ask for in a man! My kinda guy. I cry every time I think of him not being able to see his children continue on in their young lives and hope they realize that really they were lucky to have him as long as they did because he was one of a kind. Hopefully he infused some of his outlook on life in them as it will serve them well in the days ahead. My heartfelt love and condolences go out to Mark's wife and entire family. Thank you for sharing him with us for the past 22 years.
Ted Oz
June 17, 2011
Mark, You will be truly missed by all. Your impact on financial news reporting and commentary was far superior and truly entertaining!!!! You were the morning rock star of the financial news industry!!! May your spirit carry on!!!
Jo Adkins
June 16, 2011
I am so sad and shocked to hear about the death of Mark Haines. I feel like I lost a dear friend . I have watched him everyday for the last 15 years. He was so much a part of my life that I really was sick to my stomach. He has big shoes to fill whoever replaces him . My deepest sympathy to his family. May God give you peace.
Danny Jack
June 14, 2011
Mark Haines will be sorely missed. He was a highly intelligent man and I enjoyed listening to him every morning! I own a retail business and I looked forward to watching CNBC each day with MARK HAINES as the host. I will continue to watch CNBC each and every day!!! Rest in peace Mark and God be with your family!!!
Claremarie Mertz
June 14, 2011
I enjoyed Mark Haines for years on CNBC. He was as described, "a straight shooter" and a man who engendered confidence and humor. I especially enjoyed the show when he and Erin worked together (until recently). I will miss his input very very much. My condolences to his wife and children.
MariBen Ramsey
June 12, 2011
Mark Haines will be greatly missed by his viewing public. We appreciated his remarkable skill in making business reporting interesting. We watched to hear what we needed to know, but we also wanted to see him each morning.
Pat Gee
June 9, 2011
I watched "Squawk" for more than 10 years and was shocked to hear of his death, He had a special sense of humor and will be greatly missed.His intervues & questions showed his vast knowledge. May God bless his family. Pat Gee. Tinley Park, Illinois
Julia Krauck
June 8, 2011
I was so devastated to hear of his passing. His presence on CNBC was enduring and unforgettable! May the family find comfort in happy memories when the shock and sting of this sad event eases.
Matthew Ferro
June 8, 2011
no one could ever replace this spectacular man.
June 7, 2011
Mark could be counted on to "call it like it is" on his Squawk Box show. He didn't suffer CEO's who came on the show and played coy with the truth.
Mark Honig
June 7, 2011
Such a shock. Mark, you were the best, I watched you every morning and Erin Burnett brought the best out in you and you with her. My mornings are left empty. I pray for the best for your loved ones, family, friends, and you...rest in peace.
June 6, 2011
You will be missed..... Mr. Haines, may you RIP and may God bless your family.
paul ehrlich
June 6, 2011
First I would like to say one thing about Mark Haines that I dont believe has been said. Eveyone knows how Mark famously called the stock market bottom in 2009. I truly believe it was more than that. Mark had so much respect from the viewers and participants that I believe his call actually influenced the market and contributed to the market rebound with that call. I want to express my sincere condolances to the Haines family. For the past dozen years I have watched and listened to Mark Haines. He was the gold standard for all the media to me. He was like a father figure even though we had never met. I will miss him very much. May he rest in peace.
June 5, 2011
You were a rock star to me, Mark. RIP.
Joe Strief
June 5, 2011
God bless you. You were a good teacher.
Patricia
June 5, 2011
Rest in Peace Mark Haines... Your humor, honesty and ferocious integrity will truly be missed... My condolences to your lovely family... May you live in their hearts forever
June 5, 2011
MARK WE WILL MISS YOY THANKS JIM
TOM BLACKWELL
June 5, 2011
I am a small investor and a former employee of GE. I've watched Mark Haines on CNBC from the beginning. He had a great quality of explaining technical issues in the markets that meant a lot to people like me. He reminded me of our friend Roy Neal, the NBC Science correspondent who explained technical details of the manned space program. Mark Haines also had an ability to ask the right questions and get to the truth, in ways that were succinct and meaningful. He will not be forgotten. - Tom Blackwell, Dallas, Texas
David Allen
June 4, 2011
May God Bless You Mark And Your Family and Friends. You and your co-hosts were the only reason that I ever thought CNBC was worth turning on in the morning. Mark you made CNBC's morning broadcasts WORK!
June 4, 2011
I ALWAYS ENJOYED MARK HE WAS ALWAYS JOVIAL HE HAD A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR HE WILL BE MISSED I AM SORRY FOR HIS FAMILY.
June 4, 2011
So sorry. Watched him every day and can't watch since he's gone. When I heard the news I felt a punch in my stomach. He will be missed.
June 3, 2011
We will miss you Mark......you were one of a kind....a dinosaur who left a legacy for younger financial people to always have as a mentor..
June 3, 2011
Mark was a real person. I had to watch him every morning. Hearing upon his death, his devotion to his children and family, just affirmed his character and its virtue.
Art Smith
June 2, 2011
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Madeline Summers
June 2, 2011
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Anita
June 2, 2011
Mark Haines was a joy to listen to. I appreciated his honesty and sense of humor. I listened to him every morning with my cup of coffee. Squawk Box is not the same. We'll miss you Mark. Condolences to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
June 2, 2011
So sorry to hear this news. When I lived in the NYC metro area, I enjoyed Mark's daily banter during his business spot with the pre-Today show (5-7am) news anchors (Maurice and Jane). He was so funny, and right-on. His passing is a loss to all. Prayers to his friends and family.
Annette Mitchell
June 2, 2011
Every morning I tune in to CNBC and it was wonderful listening to Mark and Erin. At eighty-seven this was always a great way to start my day - even when the market was down. When I tuned in on that fateful day I was stunned by the news of Mark's death. I pray for his fine family.
ELF
June 2, 2011
He put the "mark" in the stock market. For years I've envied his kids having such a great man for a father. Now my heart breaks for them...and for me too.
Bill Smith
June 2, 2011
I miss seeing him. I think CNBC should find a guy that looks and sounds like him.
P.I. Hamilton
June 2, 2011
For so many years, Mark was the focus of my morning business routine. As a corporate writer, I especially enjoyed and appreciated hearing him correct the grammar of not only his colleagues but guests as well -- a stand that is all too rare in the media and in business today. My sincere condolences to his family!
Patricia Turner
June 2, 2011
Watched virtually every day - so enjoyed the quips but respected the results with the interviews. So sorry for this dreadful news.
lindy kummings
June 2, 2011
I had breakfast with Mark for years. I will miss him every single day.I was very touched when he said goodbye to Erin Burnette. Rest in Peace knowing our family in California will miss you terribly.
Shari Beth
June 2, 2011
Such a shock :( I watched Mark regularly in the days of Squack Box,, I loved his nick names and I also was watching on 9/11.. His persona was one of a kind,,, obviously a very smart man.. so very sad!!
john johnson
June 1, 2011
I had the honor of meeting mark when I was President of The Emanuel Cancer Foundation in New Jersey. He attended an event of ours at which time he opened his heart and his check book to help our organization.
I remember turning on squawkbox on a morning when he had commited to a speaking engagement to a business group I led only to find he was out sick that day! Quite a dissapointment except for the fact that he drove over an hour with a terrible head cold to speak to my group! I need not say any more. He was a good and generous man who will be sorely missed by friends and family. My condolences to his family and may he rest in peace.
June 1, 2011
i enjoyed his views and interviews so very much, what a top notch guy, so entertaining, yet so informative at the same time. i will never forget what a great journalist and anchor he was on 9/ll. mary jo pittiglio(selinsgrove,Pa)
Paul Burglin
June 1, 2011
"...love your show too." One of Mark's classic, tongue-in-cheek retorts to Donald Trump just days before his untimely passing. A man who could see through pretense and slice through it with with wit and humor. Thanks for your down to earth style pal---it was refreshing.
Jo Ann Knight
June 1, 2011
Mark and I had breakfast together for many years. He was such a refreshing change from all the other anchors that it was a joy to watch him. He was definitely one of a kind. He could be tough as a tiger when interviewing some "stuck on himself" CEO or analyst and was a teddy bear when he said good bye to Erin. I don't know how I will get though the days without him and his sharp wit. My sincere condolences to his family. Rest In Peace, Mark!!!
Jim Balagna
June 1, 2011
You were a daily part of my life Mark. I am really going to miss you and "Live from the Financial Capital of the World".
June 1, 2011
So sorry for your loss loved mark on squawk box.sincerly Lucymorris
Robert Albert
May 31, 2011
I always looked forward to seeing Mark on Squawkbox, I enjoyed his wit and his ability to analyze the finacial markets and keep the viewers entertained. "He made my day." My condolences to the family and RIP Mark.
Gary Farrar
May 31, 2011
I loved Marks " no prisoners interview style" I will miss him and I hope he drew a map of were he buried his nest egg in his back yard. lol
Mark Diggs
May 31, 2011
I will miss watching Mark on CNBC. I liked when he would get after the CEO's and CFO's.
Allyn Lepeska
May 31, 2011
I am not an active stock market investor. My wife does not like stocks or bonds but we both enjoyed watching Mark and his co-hosts over the years. It is also great to see that he had fans all over the country. He will be missed. Our condolences to his family and co-workers.
Barbara
May 31, 2011
When Mark was on Squawk Box, I'd have the tv on every morning while getting ready for work. I dislike being an early riser, but he certainly made my weekday mornings a lot more pleasant. I will miss him and his distinctive voice dearly.
Sandy Dennis
May 31, 2011
Mark was an awesome guy and will be missed. he was like family as I watched the his show everyday. So sorry for your loss, as he loved his family so much. Will be missed by the viewers. Cried when I heard the newsof his passing.
Elaine Schweinsberg
May 31, 2011
I am so saddened by Mark's passing. I only knew him through CNBC, and have followed Mark on his two programs. I will so miss him. He was fun. Outside of the stock news, I had the pleasure of hearing him sing, and talk about his garden (which I totally understand). My condonlences to his family. Please know that he will be missed by this viewer.
noah cluster
May 31, 2011
In Feb of this year I got cancer and had surgery. I was home for a month and watched the show every morning. This guy was the man and he took no stuff from any guest whoever they were or no matter how rich or what party. I respect a guy like that. I never met him but Iam very much like him and was shocked to hear he passed. I will miss him. Rest in Peace Mr Haines. Wall St does not exsist in heaven.
May 31, 2011
Buona fortuna Mark. Ci mancherai tantissimo.
monica steene
May 31, 2011
I will miss Mark every am. I watch tv. He taught me so much. My heart goes out to his family.
May 30, 2011
CNBC will not be the same without Mark.He will be missed every morning when I turn on CNBC and not see his familiar face I have watched him for 20 years ! May he rest in peace ! Marti Simon St.Louis Missouri
Jim C.
May 30, 2011
Mark was a consistent voice and friendly personality who was always there for us over the past two decades. He is already missed. Mornings won't be the same. Our sincere condolences to Mark's family.
Terry Fogarty
May 30, 2011
Watching Mark was such a treat.... Smart, witty, direct and understandable. I was a pleasure to see you in the morning. My you Rest in Peace....
Terry Fogarty Atlanta, GA
Joy Alverson
May 30, 2011
CNBC is not the same without Mark Haines. How much he is missed.
JOSEPH LORELLO, JR.
May 30, 2011
You will be missed! The mornings will never be the same without you. You told it like it was. May GOD BLESS YOU !!
William Berry
May 30, 2011
was a pleasure having you in my home, all these years.......Thank you..RIP
W.D.Berry
May 30, 2011
sorely missed everyday!
Beau Clark
May 30, 2011
For nearly twenty years I woke to Mark telling it like it is.
My thoughts are with his wife and children.
I hope they know how many millions of people are mourning his passing.
May 30, 2011
Squawk will never be the same. RIP Barb (fla)
Rick Wilson
May 30, 2011
Wow, saddened to see Mark has passed. Really liked watching him on CNBC. He'll be missed!
John Frey
May 30, 2011
Mark you will truly be missed. I loved your fiery way. I wish to offer you family my deepest condolences.
May 30, 2011
Mornings will never be the same. With both Mark and Erin gone from CNBN it will be hard to keep the same loyalty I turned into each morning. There is no way we can replace them both in three weeks. We are all wondering what to do and where to go.
Pam Seattle
betty jane
May 29, 2011
thank you for you contribution to
cnbc. so will miss you.
Anita Evans
May 29, 2011
Mark Will miss you in the am RIP Anita
May 29, 2011
My heart goes out to you and your family. My deepest regards. He was a true professional.
ellen isert
May 29, 2011
He was absolutely perfect for the host job. I tuned in just for him.
Chuck Divine
May 29, 2011
I retired from 41 years of teaching last year, being the same age as Mark. I will miss Mark and his words of wisdom each morning. God bless you. My deep heartfelt sympathy to the family.
May 29, 2011
As a former broadcaster and current money manager, I watched Mark with great admiration for many years. As others have said, our mornings will not be the same without him. I was watching the morning he announced that a plane had just hit the World Trade Center. God bless him and keep him. Allen Marshall (Griffin, GA)
Nancy Robertson
May 29, 2011
Another one of the "great ones" is gone. You were a class act Mark and my business day didn't start right unless I heard your witty and intelligent comments.
God bless your soul and keep you in His care. From: a Washington State listener since you started.
Richard Oravetz
May 29, 2011
My mornings will be much less interesting. A true pro who tried his best to look out for the little guy has passed.
Scott Hodge
May 29, 2011
God's speed Mark Haines. You will be missed.
Liz Bru
May 29, 2011
Always informative and opinionated! My sympathy to the family.
May 29, 2011
To me Mark was CNBC. He was a perfect gentleman and a true professional.It was a shock to me when I heard the news. I will greatly miss him. My most sincere condolences to his family.
Frank Lanfranco, San Antonio, Texas
May 29, 2011
Mr. Haines was salty, correct, totally honest and told it how it was and was not afraid to speak his mind. When he questioned something, i listened and so advised my investment company much to their chagrin.
Thank you Mr. Haines and sincere condolences to his family. Linda R. in Texas.
Kathleen Johnson
May 29, 2011
To Mark,
My mornings will never be the same, I feel I have lost a dear friend...My comfort is that my life was made richer that you were there, all these years helping me, gain wisdom financially.
RIP dear one......... May God bring peace to your family......
James Pellegrin
May 29, 2011
Mark Haines set the bar. Hopelly you will be rgearded as the model that others will try to emulate. You were always objective, honest, respectful and relevant. RIP
Tom Gates
May 29, 2011
I have been watching CNBC since 1990 and Mark was the ultimate professional and voice of reason. I will miss him.
mary Jane scheibal
May 29, 2011
Our condolences to the family..we enjoyed Mark so much on his TV show..he will be missed...The Scheibal family..Mays Landing NJ
JOHN ANDRZEJEWSKI
May 29, 2011
MARK AND ERIN WERE THE A-TEAM OF THE NETWORK. CNBC WILL FOREVER BE CHANGED. I AM STILL TRYING TO COMPREHEND THIS ENORMOUS LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ASSOCIATES.
May 29, 2011
My condolences to Mark's family. I truly enjoyed watching and listening to him on "Squawk Box". He was an incredible individual.
Bob Chain
May 29, 2011
We will miss you.
may heaven be full of cheetos and ketchup.
Shirley Sauerwein
May 29, 2011
We never met him but we awakened every morning at 6 am to have coffee with him. He was our friend and mentor. He informed and entertained us, laughed with us, and through his questions he protected us. He loved America and America loved him. I bought my husband an American flag tie today. God hold him dear as we do.
Joan
May 29, 2011
I am stunned and greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Mark. What a great guy! There was nothing contrived about him. I don't think I will be able to watch CNBC anymore. I always got a kick out of the way he opened the show: "LIVE, from the ..." I offer my deepest condolences to his family, you are in my prayers. God Bless you all.
Rest in Peace Mark, and Thank You.
P Rogers
May 28, 2011
To Mark, I did not know you personally, but I felt as if I knew you as a friend that would always have my financial best interests at heart. Your work and your consummate professionalism will be sorely missed. To your grieving family, my deepest condolences. You have an enormous earthly hole in your lives that cannot be filled. I wish for you to hold dear to your memories until you are reunited again. Rest easy knowing that Mark will be keeping everyone in heaven 'honest' until will all see each other again. Rest In Peace My Friend. P Rogers, RN
S. Reid
May 28, 2011
Mark was astute and clear thinking, and all of us who watched him will miss him and his tomatoes.. What a wonderful guy he was to his audience of followers. Prayers and love to his family.
May 28, 2011
DEAR MARK YOU MADE MY DAYS I JUST LOVED WATCHING YOU IN MY MORNINGS,YOU WERE SUCH A GREAT MAN AND YOU KNEW ALL THE ANSWERS.I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH,I DON'T EVEN WANT TO WATCH CNBC.IT IS NOT THE SAME,MY THOUGHTS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY,I GUESS WE HAVE TO THINK HOW LUCKY WE WERE TO HAVE HIM IN OUR LIFE. GOD BLESS ELSIE CIP BOSTON MA
Mary Eitel
May 28, 2011
Mark Haines was a very interesting journalist and will be missed immensely.
laura coley
May 28, 2011
I looked forward to my morning time with Mark every morning just as I would a visit from a cherished friend. It is an odd emotion to cry over the death of someone you never knew, but in truth I did know him. I knew him to be honest, fair, funny and brilliant and I learned more from him than any teacher I ever had. I don't know where CNBC goes without him, and moreover how we all do without him. I know his family has a broken heart, and so do I. You may be in heaven Mr. Haines, so listen carefully, I adored you and miss you. Laura Coley
John Huffman
May 28, 2011
He and Erin were a team and the two of them added up to a platoon of financial reporters. But more than that, his humanity and love of the simple things in life like tomatoes made him special. He saw through the flapdoodle that surrounds so much journalism today. RIP big guy. And we are praying for Erin who must be broken. So sad.
Neil Muscatiello
May 28, 2011
An awful loss to CNBC. As an investor for forty years I can say that Mark had a great knowledge of how the average investor viewed the Market. Losing Erin Burnett and Mark is quite a blow to thoughtful investors. Mark was like our father and Erin was our girl next door. Thank you to MSNBC for devoting the better part of Wednesday to Mark's passing. It showed allot of class and perspective.
rich
May 28, 2011
Love seeing Mark around town, either in the local A&P or in WaWa buying coffee and smokes. One thing about him in town he was just a regular guy the way he dressed or acted towards anyone
Jo Ann Knight
May 28, 2011
It has taken days to even be able to put into words what the loss of Mark Haines means to me and thousands of other viewers like me. I have seen tribute after tribute to him which shows how appreciated he was. The most important tribute I can give him is to say he was one of a kind. He told it like it was and would not let any of those big shots lie or dodge his questions. He was a tiger of a man. However, I also believe he was a teddy bear at heart after seeing his good bye to Erin. My heart goes out to his family. RIP Mark.
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