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Mark LaMura Obituary
Mark LaMura, Husband, Father, Brother, Friend and Actor
Emmy Award nominated actor, Mark LaMura, died on Monday, September 11, 2017 in New York City. He was 68.
Mark became known well for his decade long role as Mark Dalton on ABC's All My Children. He appeared in many films and television episodes, including Star Trek: The Next Generation, Diagnosis Murder, L.A. Law, Matlock, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Gossip Girl, 30 Rock, The Sopranos, The Russia House, Damages, The Wizard of Lies and Something Borrowed. His versatility as an actor also enabled him to perform on stage, including performances in the Broadway production of Dinner at Eight, Aida, Domesticated, off-Broadway productions of The Odd Couple and The Rise of Dorothy Hale, the national tour of Art and as the Pharaoh in the national tour of Aida. Mark participated in a number of roles in numerous seasons with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. In his personal life, he also contributed and dedicated time to those in need. He was involved with the Special Olympics and volunteered during times of natural disasters.
Son of Robert E. LaMura and Elizabeth Devlin LaMura, Mark was raised in Monmouth County, NJ, and lived most of his adult life in New York City and Los Angeles.
Mark's greatest joy was his family, whom he adored. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Maclellan, who is also an actor, and by their daughter, Gabrielle, a recent graduate of ABT's Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School. Mark is also survived by his 5 siblings.
Mark attended Mater Dei High School in Middletown, NJ, and graduated from St. Joseph's College in Indiana in 1970 and earned an M.F.A. from Kent State University's School of Theater in 2000.
Mark passed away due to complications from lung cancer, a journey that he met with persistence, courage and grace, as this is how he approached his life.
A funeral service will be held at The Church of Saint Paul the Apostle, located on Columbus Avenue at West 60th Street in New York City, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2017, and all friends are welcome to come and celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Mark to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark LaMura
Edye Fanning
August 30, 2025
I met Mark at a function sometime in the 1970's in Long Branch, NJ. Nice guy. I just wondered whatever happened to him. Rest in Peace Mark.
LF
October 18, 2023
Happy Birthday in Heaven.
You left too soon but will never be forgotten.
CLAIRE CATHERINE SMITH
September 24, 2023
Mark was a blessing to know. His presence had an air of strength and positivity. You are missed, Mark, and never to be forgotten. With blessings, Claire Catherine Taggart Smith and on behalf of Thomas Taggart
Lillian F.
October 18, 2021
Happy Birthday in Heaven. May you continue to Rest in Peace.
Sherry Burrell
April 1, 2021
I enjoyed watching him on All My Children. Rest in Person
Lillian F
September 11, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you today and always.
Robert Lewison
October 9, 2018
Mark was a dear friend and colleague. I will miss him terribly. May he rest in peace. He will always be on my mind and in my soul.
Steve Schrader
February 7, 2018
Mark was a classmate at St. Joe. He was always a gentleman and hard-working Thespian. Our last encounter was a 1980 career day at St Joe. Needless to say, Mark's sessions drew big crowds of adoring fans. He was gracious and encouraging to the students.
Theresa Marie
December 30, 2017
Rest eternally in peace. Prayers for you and yours.
Claire Catherine Taggart Smith
September 19, 2017
Mark, I always felt blessed and honored to have known you. You had such a charismatic persona. I have soothing memories of time spent with you and Thomas -- my brother, your friend. You have now risen to victory in a twinkling. So, I say to you Mark, Dominus Vobiscum. These heartfelt thoughts are sent to you by Thomas Taggart as well, Mater Dei High School 1965 and myself Mater Dei High School 1971.
Justine Gozzi
September 16, 2017
We are so very sorry for your loss. Mark was always so friendly and gracious to us. He will be missed.
Patricia Reed-Wright
September 15, 2017
So very sorry for the loss of such a wonderfully gifted man, and good friend. My prayers are with Mark's family and friends. I will never forget his joy for life.
Robert Lewison
September 15, 2017
Liz and Gabrielle, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am heartbroken. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to call upon me. I just spoke with him last week. Condolences are not enough.
Joene Alt
September 14, 2017
Liz sending love to you and Gabrielle. Mark will be sorely missed by all who knew him. His passing leaves a giant void in this world. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Linda Brown
September 14, 2017
Godspeed Mark. You will be missed by those who knew and love you.
September 14, 2017
Mark remembering our Blackwood days back in the sixties and our reunion in recent years.
You were always a leading actor in our Drama High School Club at Mother of the Savior Seminary.
My wife still has the picture we took with you and her at our Blackwood reunion on our refrigerator at home.
Now you're with Frs. Lawrence and Malachy putting on a great show I imagine.
Rest in peace buddy. You were a great classmate.
Frank Bruno,Class of 66, Mother of the Savior Seminary.
Linda D'Amore
September 14, 2017
My condolences to the LaMura family. I have always been a fan of Mark's work and proud that he was a fellow Seraph. He will be missed.
Linda (MDHS 1976)
Michael Taggart
September 14, 2017
To the entire LaMura Family my sincere Prayers for you in this sorrowful time. My, mom, Claire Taggart truly loved Mark for the tenderness and kindness he showed her by visiting often. My brother Thomas also truly had Mark in his heart all the time. I am very saddened by this life being cut short when Mark was such a wonderful person, father, brother, son, husband and friend. Carol I send you my prayers. Michael Taggart
Mater Dei High School Classes of 1965 &1966
September 14, 2017
Condolences to Mark's Family on the passing of this gifted, talented and giving person. As a member of the Mater Dei High School Class of 1966 he was an original "Seraph". May he now rest in the Arms of the Lord surrounded by the Seraphs in Heaven. Well done Good and Faithful Servant!
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