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Mark Stern Obituary
September 29, 1948 - July 21, 2020
Goshen, NY
Mark David Stern was born in Bronx, NY, on September 29, 1948 to Edward S. and Sylvia Stern. He passed away on July 21, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years: Linda Stern and their children: Russell and wife, Shari, Edward and partner, Jessica and Kimberlee and husband, Edward L. along with their four precious grandchildren: Lindsey, Tyler, Jacob, and Stella.
Mark was a practicing attorney for 45 years, Goshen High School Mock Trial coach for 30 years - 2018 NYS Champions, 40+ Year member of Temple Sinai including past president, long-standing member of the executive committee, founder of Temple's annual Golf Tournament and recipient of Man of The Year Award, Past President Orange County Bar Association and Past Chairman of the Board of the Orange Rockland Sullivan Chapter of the Orange County Bar Association. Mark was also a 30+ year administrator of the Assigned Counsel Program of Orange County, Past Member of Grievance Committee, Past Member of NYS House of Delegates and a long-standing member of and Legal Counsel to GOVAC.
He was a devoted and beloved community member and leader - a true mentor to students, colleagues, friends and family. He will be missed by all.
Mark was predeceased by his mother and father and his beloved sister, Estelle.
At the request of the family, services will be private at the graveside. Plans for a memorial celebration will be made in the Fall.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, Middletown, NY. To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.connellfuneralhome.com
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Cornelia Bush
December 18, 2022
My condolences to his family. Mark was a pillar in the community and a fine human being.
Valencia
September 3, 2020
I am sad to have just learned of Mark's passing. Mark was a phenomenal attorney and a wonderful man. He helped me and my family during a very difficult time after my dad's passing. He was always kind and compassionate. My prayers go out to his wife, children, grandchildren and all the loved him. God bless you Mark.
Cindy Ochsner
July 24, 2020
Dear Linda, Russell, Ed, and Kim,
Thank you for sharing your husband/Dad with our community. I’m sure there were time that you’d wish he’d been home with you.
Now may all of his many good qualities be passed on to you and your descendants.
Sincerely,
The Ochsner Family
Frances Gallos
July 23, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mona Burkard
July 23, 2020
Mark was one of the finest people on this planet and we are so sad that he is no longer among us but his spirit of giving and kindness will always be a part of his memory. Our condolences to bravest Linda and Russell, Eddie and Kim. Call on us if there is anything we can do. Love you , Mona, George, Nancy and Michael.
Barbara George
July 23, 2020
Mark Stern was not only a wonderful mentor, lawyer, community leader, kind and generous philanthropist... he was was also more than a dear friend, Mark was ‘family’ and he is and will be sorely missed.
Antonia Lucia
July 23, 2020
Mark taught me how to be an attorney. He shaped my legal career. I will always be grateful.
Toni Lucia
Mary Fernandez
July 23, 2020
RIP Mark; you will be missed.
Thank you for your stellar legal advice and service.
My condolences to your beloved family, for they have lost a STAR.
Thank you for all you did for my family. Sincerely,
M.A. Fernandez
Mark & Bobbie Manchester
July 23, 2020
Mark was a good friend no matter how long it had been since you’ve seen him or talk to him he would always pick up the phone and talk with you. He will be greatly missed and we send our love and condolences to Linda and the family. Love Mark and Bobbie
Dianne Knoll
July 22, 2020
I’m very sorry to hear Of Marks passing. I worked on many landscaping project for him and Linda, He was a very special man. My condolences to the Stern family
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