Mark Tourigny

1971 - 2025

Mark Tourigny
1971-2025
Mark Tourigny, age 54, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, July 29th surrounded by his loving family.
Mark was born January 1, 1971, in Norwalk CT to Bruce and Elaine Tourigny.
He grew up in Norwalk where he spent his summers out on Long Island Sound, boating and fishing. Mark graduated from Norwalk High School. He attended Norwalk Community College, then joined the Air Force and attended Fairfield university while in the Air Force Reserves. During this time he became active duty as a result of September 11, 2001. He participated in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Noble Eagle. He received his Bachelors of science with a mechanical engineering degree. Mark spent the largest part of his career working for his brother at collective design associates as Vice President of the company.
Mark was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed hunting on his property in upstate New York. He loved gardening, and feeding his friends fresh vegetables from the garden, eggs from his chickens, and honey from his bees.
He was a very faithful man, attending mass weekly. He was a devoted father, husband, brother, uncle, and friend. His loyalty, kindness, and care for others was exemplary.
Mark is survived by his loving wife Liz, daughter Bella (Tristan), his brothers, Bruce (Trisha), Keith and his sister Lisa (Craig), nephews Jacob (Katrina), and Jarrett, Patrik and Kyle.
He is predeceased by his parents Bruce and Elaine Tourigny.
Calling hours will be Sunday August 3, 2025, 1-4pm at Honan Funeral Home, 38 Main St., Newtown, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday August 4, 2025, at 10:30am St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Rd., Newtown, CT Interment to follow,at St John Cemetery, 223 Richards Ave., Norwalk, CT.