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Mark Kahn Obituary
Mark J. Kahn
Aug. 1, 1961 - Feb. 25, 2024
GAINESVILLE, FL - Mark J. Kahn, age 62, passed peacefully on February 25, 2024 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL. He was born in Glens Falls, NY on August 1, 1961 to Henry and Noreen (Johns) Kahn.
He graduated from Queensbury High School and attended Adirondack Community College while playing football.
He worked a large portion of his career specializing in medical production in Texas, Connecticut and later was hired at MD Tech in Florida. He helped start R Group, International and went on to become the Sports Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County making a huge impact on the youth in the community.
He went on to marry his wife, Alida and has three beautiful children. Mark was self-less, kind and always had such an optimistic outlook toward life. He enjoyed sports, scuba diving and spending time with his friends and family. He left a positive impact on so many people and will be missed dearly.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Noreen Kahn. Mark is survived by his wife, Alida Kahn (Cooper); his children: Sarah (Randy) Hawkins, Kelly (Edwin) Winkle, Justin Cooper; his siblings: Mary Erin (Timothy) Stout, Kerry Ann (Mark) Clarke, and Darren Kahn; his wonderful grandchildren: Landon, Maddie, Jordan and William; as well as his aunt, Joanne Leahy; and several cousins, nieces and nephews that loved him dearly.
Family, friends and others whose lives were touched by Mark Kahn are invited to St. Augustine Catholic Church in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 10:00 am to celebrate his life.
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Vicky and Vance Shaffer
August 14, 2025
I just found out that Mark died last year and that is so sad. He was such a wonderful person. He helped us a lot in our business. May God bless you Mark. Vicky and Vance
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Stacey Walkup
March 4, 2024
Mark will always be remembered as a sweet, gentle giant and I am grateful that we got to laugh at the last reunion. Thinking of his family at this time.
Leeann McCabe
March 4, 2024
Jeff and I were so incredibly sad to see of Mark's passing. The entire Kahn family was like a second family to me and Mark was like a brother. We're sharing in your grief. Love and miss you all.
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