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Mark Morgese Obituary
FISHKILL - Mark M. Morgese, loving husband, father, son and a lifelong area resident, passed away at his residence on Thursday, February 16, 2012. He was 49.
Born in Beacon on April 9, 1962 he was the son of Michael G. and Virginia Verdile Morgese. Mark was a Toll Systems Manager for the New York State Bridge Authority. He married the former Sharon Keenan on May 21, 1993. Mrs. Morgese survives at home. Mark graduated from Beacon High School, Dutchess Community College with an Associate's Degree, Mount St. Mary College with a degree in Secondary Math Education and from SUNY New Paltz with a Master's Degree. Mark loved the Mets, enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and was a people person.
In addition to his wife, Mark is survived by his son, Ken Wasnorowicz of Fishkill; his mother, Virginia Morgese of Fishkill; his sister, Kristen Beck and her husband, John of Clay, NY; his sister-in-law, Kathleen Sandford and her husband, Bill of Beacon; his nieces and nephews, Michael Ontano and his wife, Sarah, Jacqueline Ontano, Will Sandford and Katie Sandford.
Mark was predeceased by his father, Michael G. Morgese in 2011.
The family will receive their friends on Monday, February 20, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Halvey Funeral Home, Inc., 24 Willow Street, Beacon.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, February 21 at 10:00 a.m.at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, 106 Jackson Street, Fishkill.
Burial will follow at Fishkill Rural Cemetery, 801 Route 9, Fishkill.
Memorial Donations in memory of Mark may be made to either St. Jude's Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or to Rombout Fire Company, 901 Main Street, Fishkill, New York 12524.
To send the family a personal condolence or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.halveyfh.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Peter T. and Patrick J. Halvey.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Morgese
Catherine Kevin Waffenschmidt
February 24, 2012
Dear Virginia,Kristen and family,
I am so very sorry for the sudden loss of your dear sweet Mark. I found out on wednesday. I knew something was up when your newspapers were piling up. . .You are dear neighbors. Your brother was so joyous and easy to talk and joke around with. .. I enjoyed getting to know him each time he came to visit you all. . .Keeping you in my prayers nightly.
Love your neighbors
February 22, 2012
Im gonna miss you my brother
JUDY SLINSKEY
February 21, 2012
VIRGINIA. I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY HEART HURT'S FOR ALL OF YOU THAT LOVED MARK. MY PRAYER'S ARE WITH YOU.
Marian Rayburn
February 21, 2012
Sharon,
My sincerest sympathy to you and your family. I have wonderful memories of the laughter he brought to those he came in contact with. He was a good man. my thoughts are with you all.
Marian rayburn
Gena Pruitt
February 21, 2012
To Kristen and Sharon and Family - I just found out about Mark's passing today (Tuesday) and am absolutely heartbroken. He was such a great guy. I hadn't seen him in several years, but back in the day we shared quite a few laughs and good talks. I am so very, very sorry. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace and blessings to you all.
February 20, 2012
Virginia,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in your time of great sorrow. Only those who have lost a child can know the depths of your feelings. We send you our love to give you strength to bear your sorrow. May God bless you at this most difficult time and continue to watch over you
Janice and Larry Giampe
Linda & Bill Thoden
February 20, 2012
Sharon,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family with the loss of your husband.
Pat and Terry Kirkup
February 20, 2012
Sharon and family, our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Pat & Terry and Eileen Horan
Janice & Larry Giampe
February 20, 2012
Virginia, Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in your time of great sorrow.
ONly those who have lost a child can know the depths of your feelings. We send you our love to give you strength to bear your sorrow. May God bless you and watch over you at this most difficult time.
February 20, 2012
To Kristen and family:
Kristen, I don't know if you remember me from BHS Class of '75(should have been '74). I did not know Mark personally, but knowing you says enough as to how great your loss is. May you and your family find peace and comfort.
Robert Horton
Albany, NY
Linda Stevens
February 20, 2012
Dear Virginia and Sharon ,
Know that you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We were greatly saddened to hear of the loss of Mark. We always enjoyed talking with him. Our sympathy goes out to the entire family. Linda& Rich Stevens and Mabel Corrado
Gary Humphrey
February 20, 2012
To the Morgese family
My deepest condolences
on lost of Mark.I taught with Mark at Rombout Middle School and have many fond memories.
Mary Raible Cooper
February 20, 2012
Sharon,
In loving memory of a great guy. Many fond memories of time spent at New Paltz. May God bless you and your family during this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laura Siros
February 20, 2012
To Jacquie, and all of the Morgese family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. My heart goes out to all of you.
RoseMarie Gardner
February 20, 2012
Sharon,
I send my sympathy to you. I remember how happy you were with Mark and I am so sorry for your loss and for him.
Jeremy Prati
February 20, 2012
Mark,
Your life was and will continue to be a great moment in the lives of many. I really wish we had more time, to be friends, colleagues, and to me my mentor. I said hello or good morning every day for ten years, I know the impact you have made on me and others at the bridge authority and can only imagine the sorrow and loss of those who loved you the most. To your family I am so sorry for a life lost too soon and hope that we all can remember the best of you, rest in peace my friend.
Love,
The Prati Family
Michael Kolb
February 20, 2012
My sincere condolences to the entire Morgese family and all of Mark's co-workers at NYSBA. Mark was a great guy to work with and he will truly be missed.
John&Audrey Kelliher
February 20, 2012
Virginia,Kristen,Sharon&KC,Our thoughts and prayers are with you.May God give you the strength to carry on.We have lost a true and cherished friend.We will miss him terribly and the joy he brought to all who knew him. Peace John&Audrey
February 19, 2012
Sharon I am so sorry to hear about Mark. Gene Kosa let me know. I know we only taught together one year but we remained friends along time. I have fond memories of times together with Bill Kenney and Judy, barbecues in the snow and him daring us to dunk him in the pool. He will be missed. You and your family are in our prayers.
Barb Ferguson (Tetrault)
February 19, 2012
Virginia,
You are suffering a mother's worst nightmare and we would like to extend our deepest sympathy both on you loss of Mark and Mike.
Carolyn and Pat O'Daly
Bill Kenney
February 19, 2012
Sharon, please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your sudden loss. Mark's passing is a loss for all of us. He was a great colleague and friend who has left us far too soon. He has been on our minds and in our hearts and will always be. Bill Kenney and Jamie Taylor
Julie Scully
February 19, 2012
What a terrible loss for all. Mark was such a wonderful man, full of laughs and very entertaining. Working with him was always such a pleasure and never a dull moment. Rest in peace my friend.
Brad Moritt
February 19, 2012
Mark you will be deeply missed and we all love you, Shalom my good friend. Brad, Teresa, Chad & Valerie Moritt.
Brad Moritt
February 19, 2012
Mark we love and will miss you dearly. Brad, Teresa, Chad & Valerie Moritt.
colleen stubbs
February 19, 2012
I am so sorry for you loss...Mr. Morgese was my FAVORITE math teacher and all around great person to talk to...He is the man that made me love math and numbers as much as I do now and helped me to be a successful math major...you will be missed Mr. Morgese may you forever rest in peace xoxoxo
stubbs colleen
February 19, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Morgese was my favorite math teacher ever and the man who gave me the love for numbers and math. He was a great person to talk to and great motivator. He will truly be missed..may you rest in peace Mr. Morgese xoxo
Charles & Colette McLaughlin & Family
February 19, 2012
What a shock at the sudden passing of Mark. He was a great guy and one of the nicest people you could ever meet. It was my pleasure & priviledge to know and work with him. Our sincerest condolences to the family at this difficult time.
Lisa and Robert Stupple
February 19, 2012
Fond memories of a fine young man.
Our sincerest condolences to all who knew him, loved him and will forever miss his ebullient presence.
The Stupple family; Robert, Lisa (Ranalli), Arianna and Brooke
Cristi Leyva
February 19, 2012
To Virginia and Kristen,
Its hard to find words to say at this difficult time. I can say my heart is truly breaking for both of you. Mark was such a great person,handsome ,beautiful eyes,got along with everyone and always made me laugh. He will truly be missed by everyone.
My Condolences Love,Cristi
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