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Marcus Prendergast Obituary
Shrewsbury - Marcus David Prendergast, 38, formerly of Shrewsbury, crossed the bar on September 17th, 2020 at his home in Battery Park, N.Y. A proud alumnus of St. John's High and Harvard University, he found as much joy in thwarting electronic warfare from rogue nation states as he did plying the waters of the St. Lawrence River, N.Y.
At a young age he well superseded his peers in the IT field, being one of the youngest men to take the cover of SC magazine as CSO for ITG. He traveled much of Europe, Iceland and Greenland, and possessed a love of perfecting the French language and cuisine.
Marcus had a great passion for New York City which he called home. He took many opportunities to give back to the community that he loved so dearly. Through volunteering he touched the lives of the children of 911 victims to bring comfort and stability back into their daily routine. He shared his pride and deep historical knowledge as a Central Park volunteer guide. His love of art manifest in his work with the Met and The Frick Museums in NYC. Because of this great love for NYC, some could say the city took his soul.
Now unchained of his mortal bounds he departs this Earth undefeated in Scrabble and canasta. His loving family hopes he brushes up in Monopoly and cribbage for an everlasting tournament in the afterlife.
As he joins his late brother Jason, he leaves behind his parents Kevin and Calli, his brother Sean, niece Mabel and lifetime partner Ramsey. He leaves behind many loving aunts and uncles along with many more cousins, all of whom he adored.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation period on Saturday, September 26th from 10:00 – 11:00 am at the Chiampa Funeral Home ~ 5 Church Road, On the Common, Shrewsbury Center. His funeral service will follow at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in Marcus's honor to, The Frick Collection, Attn: Angie Calderwood,1 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021 or St. John's High School, 378 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. To view Marcus's online tribute, share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.chiampafuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jonna
September 17, 2025
Got a new puppy, Marcus. You would have loved him. I'll talk to him now on my walks - but it's certainly not the animated conversation I miss so much with you. I hope there is such a place where that will happen again someday. Think of you often.
Dad
September 17, 2025
It´s been 5 years. Think of you everyday.
I Miss You...
Jonna Jerome
January 12, 2025
Still miss our talks.
Dad
September 17, 2024
It´s been 4 years, I miss you still.
Jonna Jerome
September 18, 2022
I still think if Marcus every night I walk my dog. That´s the time we would chat on the phone about things great and small, and plan great adventures. I deeply miss his intelligence, wit, and genuine caring about what was going on in my life. I hope there is that space where I will know him again.
Gisella A.
November 6, 2020
So sad to hear of Marcus’ passing. I got to know him on my many visits from Toronto to NYC as we both worked for the same company, ITG. As others have said he was a kind person and an old soul. We will miss him
Jonna Jerome
October 3, 2020
We were shocked to learn of Marcus’s passing. We were looking forward to possibly seeing him before the year ended. Marcus worked with my husband at ITG, and became close friends with our entire family. He had a soft spot especially for our daughter, Sela. When she was little, she mispronounced his name and called him mucus. He didn’t mind at all. Every time we were in New York, the highlight was visitIng Marcus. From riding in a helicopter over the Hudson, visiting Freedom Tower, the Frick, Central Park, the Ronald Reagan Library, the Getty, hiking the tide pools in Palos Verdes, and countless more, Marcus was always fascinating to listen to, and fun throughout any excursion on both the West and East Coasts. We also just hung out a lot, he was part of the family. We will miss him dearly, especially at Halloween as we remember him dressing up as an M&M to escort the children trick-or-treating. Always up for anything and full of wit and humor I especially will miss our conversations every time I go out to walk my dog, which is when I would usually call. We cannot even fully absorb his loss. Our heartfelt condolences to the family and Ramsey- We never had the opportunity to even meet, which now seems so incredible that we have known Marcus this long but never met his loved ones. If you wish to reach out to us we would be honored.
The Spilsbury Family
October 3, 2020
We adore Marcus, and mourn his passing with all his loved ones. Keep him in your hearts and think of him daily and he lives on through us all.
Eric Walcott
September 28, 2020
I am heartbroken to hear this news. Far too young for this man. He was elite in his craft and it was an honor to work with him. He will be dearly missed by all he touched.
David Meitz
September 25, 2020
Sad to have heard this. Too young. Marcus was a dedicated professional with a good heart. He will be missed.
MaryLou Kadlik
September 25, 2020
Our deep conversations about life, love, and gramma and papa are already missed. You were truly a shining star! I will miss you forever, but you will never leave my heart.
A Mother
September 25, 2020
What a beautiful man and such a sad loss of a precious life. May Jesus comfort you all.
Dan Wilson
September 24, 2020
Top shelf person, smart to the max & gifted. So sorry.
Meg Curran
September 24, 2020
I am deeply saddened to learn of Marcus’ death. Even at 15 he was an old soul, sophisticated beyond his years: traveling alone to explore Paris and its environs while spending his sophomore summer with family friends. He was inquisitive, sensitive, and deeply thoughtful. For several years following his graduation from St. John’s, I would arrive home on the last day of school to find a large box containing a magnificent bouquet of flowers . He rarely signed his name to the enclosed card but penned two or three
words to let me know who the sender was. Same sky, Marcus. Rest In Peace and eternal joy.
Penney Gambino
September 23, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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