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Mark Mickiewicz Obituary
WATERFORD - Mark Joseph Mickiewicz, 65, died peacefully on 10 March 2024. Mark was the son of William Joseph and Caroline Martha Mickiewicz. He was born on 3 January 1958.
Mark lived a solitary life, enriched through woodworking, fishing, the experience of flight and the enjoyment of nature, gardening and cooking. He gave of himself by being present and caring for each of his grandmothers and his parents.
Mark graduated from Keveny Memorial Academy, Cohoes, and Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, earning an Associate's degree of Occupational Studies in Machine Processing. He was a member of the F. B. Peck Fire Hose Company, Northside/Waterford, New York. In January of 1990, the Saratoga County Volunteer Fireman's Association honored him for his heroic rescue of a neighbor from their burning home. He worked for 40 years as a Computer Numerical Control Machinist in the Research and Development Department of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Mark is survived by his brother The Very Rev'd David Wm. Mickiewicz and several cousins.
On Tuesday, 19 March 2024, the Funeral Liturgy will begin with the Reception of Mark's body at 9:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Albany, New York. Following a brief wake a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. presided over by his brother, the Rector of the Cathedral. The Liturgy will continue and conclude with the Rite of Committal prayed at Saint Michael's Cemetery, Waterford, New York.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Catholic Relief Services [CRS] or the Catholic Near East Welfare Association [CNEWA]. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com
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Dennis Farrar
May 2, 2024
So sorry to just discover that Mark passed away. He was a brilliant man and great firefighter. We´ll always remember him at Peck Hose.
Elizabeth Savio
March 22, 2024
My condolences and prayers out to your family, you will be sorely missed you always made me laugh with your joking around you always were there for us neighbor´s when lending a helping hand , I will sorely miss you , rest in peace your neighbor and friend
Brigid Sullivan
March 17, 2024
Fr David,
So sorry to hear of your brother's passing. He seemed like a very caring person. I send you prayers for your comfort and wish you peace.
Sr. Eleanor Marie Statkiewicz
March 16, 2024
Heartfelt sympathy and prayerful remembrance from the Felician Sisters of Enfield, Connecticut.
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