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Mark Gingras Obituary
March 7, 2024
Mark R. Gingras, 74, of Wallingford, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Christine (Geremia) Gingras for 46 years.
Mark was born in Meriden, September 3, 1949, a son of the late Robert E. and Joyce (Linenberger) Gingras. He was a graduate of Holy Trinity School, and a member of Xavier High School's first graduating class.
Since 1980, Mark, a self-taught businessman, owned and operated G&G Beverage Distributors alongside his devoted wife and daughters. He also served as Chairman of the Board of Liberty Bank since 2001. Mark humbly served his community as past President of Wallingford's Rotary Club where he was awarded with Rotarian of the Year and the Paul Harris Fellow- the highest honor a Rotarian can receive. Mark also served as Vice-Chairman of the town's Economic Development Commission and past Chairman of Wallingford's YMCA. Mark's greatest accomplishment was his family, who he loved traveling with around the world.
In addition to his wife Christine, he is survived by his two daughters, Margaux Faison and her husband Clarence of Stamford, and Brynn Melia and her husband Adrian of Hoboken, NJ; his adored grandchildren, Skylar and Caelyn Faison, and Gavin Mark and Finn Melia; his siblings, Susan Vitali (Robert) of Tega Cay, SC., Paul Gingras (Laura) of Wallingford and Gregory Gingras of Wolcott, mother-in-law Josephine Geremia; and many nieces and nephews.
Mark's family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., Wallingford, on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, March 14th at 10:00 a.m., directly at Most Holy Trinity Church, 84 N. Colony St., Wallingford. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery in Wallingford. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to Holy Trinity School, 11 N. Whittlesey Ave., Wallingford, CT, The Liberty Bank Foundation, 245 Long Hill Rd., Middletown, CT, and the Wallingford Public Library, 200 North Main St., Wallingford, CT.
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John & Maureen McCarthy
March 20, 2024
To Christine & Family, We are so sorry about Mark's Passing. He was always full of Life and enjoyed his loyalty and friendship.
Tony Landino
March 14, 2024
Chris, Our deepest condolences. Mark will be remembered as a good man and friend by all who really knew him. God bless you and your family. Tony & Hazel Landino
Patrick and Lisa Ryan
March 13, 2024
Our deepest condolences to Margaux and the Gingras family. We consider ourselves fortunate to have known Mark. He always had a kind word, a friendly smile, and was a very generous man. He will truly be missed.
Timothy J Danahey
March 13, 2024
My condolences to the Gingras family. I was a classmate of Mark's graduating from Xavier in '67. I did not know him well and no later contact as we wound through roads of life. I always enjoyed learning of the successes of classmates, Mark's was a good journey.
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Timothy F Ennever
March 13, 2024
Chris and family, so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael Barker
March 12, 2024
Mark was a great businessman, civic leader, and philanthropist.
He lived by Rotary's motto of "Service above Self".
My condolences to Chris and the family.
Bill Soboslai
March 12, 2024
Chris and your family. Sorry to read of Mark's passing. He was a wonderful person, and I am happy with the memories having spent 12 years as his classmate. His Passing with certainly leave a hole in the world. Sending thoughts and prayers.
Ana Gopoian
March 12, 2024
A kind man who will be missed.
Recently, Mr. Gingras shared with me his relationship to my grandfather Robert F. Meyer, founder of the Yankee Silversmith Inn and Yale Motor Inn. Mr. Gingras was genuine and kind, my condolences to all those whose lives he touched.
Bob Cosgrove
March 12, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We are sorry that we are unable to attend the services for Mark.
Bob and Sheila Cosgrove
Gary & Joanne Fappiano
March 12, 2024
Chris, Brynn & Margaux
We are all at so sad and shocked by the loss of Mark who was a cherished part of our lives. Mark made each day a joy with his smile, caring comments and that incredible laugh. He was a mentor to me when I started my business and his guidance during our lunch meetings were part of my best memories. Chris, you and Mark raised a wonderful family which was always a source of pride for Mark. Joanne and I saw all the love in the room at the weddings of Margaux and Brynn. Those are the memories we look at today, to take away some of the sorrow. Mark cared about people, his town and always looked to see what he could do to make things better. Wallingford and the world lost a great man. We know he is with the lord and providing guidance to all of us on how to make this a better place.
Love you Mark, thanks for being here for all of us!
Gary, & Joanne Fappiano // Mark, Aubry and Maeve Nugent
William Esposito
March 12, 2024
You left us too soon Mark. You will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace. Thanks for being my friend.
Rob Marone
March 11, 2024
I will remember Mr Gingras as a great man - a shining example of what a Husband, Father, and family man should be. He always treated me with great kindness, and although many years have passed since I’ve seen him, I remember always feeling very welcome in his presence! A tremendous loss to the Wallingford community. My love and condolences to Mrs Gingras, Margaux, Brynn, and the rest of the Gingras family.
Lynne DeDominicis Brewer
March 11, 2024
Dear Chris and family- I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband, Dad and Grandpa.
May all your special memories help comfort you at this difficult time. Sending love and prayers.
Jean D'Aquila
March 11, 2024
My deepest condolences go out to Chris, Margaux, Brynn and Mark's entire, loving family. Mark had an unparalleled joie de vivre and incredible presence...proud and dedicated family man, successful businessman, world traveler, great storyteller, strong leader, caring and compassionate friend. I can imagine that heaven lit up in the same way rooms always did when Mark walked in. We will miss him always.
John & Elaine DalNegro
March 11, 2024
Our deepest sympathy
Faith M. Jackson
March 11, 2024
Mark truly was a wonderful person and a gift to all who knew him. He will be missed. My heartfelt condolences to the Gingras family. May Gods amazing love and grace comfort you during this difficult time and always. Blessings to all.
Sean Doherty
March 10, 2024
Wallingford legend, friend, mentor, advocate and Rock Star! Mark will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to Chris and the family.
Deborah Buckman
March 10, 2024
So so sorry for loss
Suzanne Sciacca Larson
March 9, 2024
I had the great pleasure of working closely with Mark at the bankhe was larger than life. He had a big heart, kind, thoughtful with an infectious laugh.
My deepest condolences to Chris and his family.
You’re all in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne Sciacca Larson
Robin & Jaime Cruz
March 9, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Thinking of you all.
Georgian Lussier
March 9, 2024
Mark was my first cousin; our Moms moved to Wallingford from Hays, Kansas as young women. His passing will leave a large hole in our families and in the Wallingford Community. I offer my deepest sympathies to Chris, Margaux, Brynn, Paul, Greg and Suzie. Mark was such a large presence that it seems impossible he will no longer grace us with his generous and adventurous spirit.
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