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Gary T. Staffo posted a condolence
Thursday, July 29, 2010
To the Lawrence family and friends of Mark, My sincere sympathy and condolences to all on your loss. I was privileged to grow up on the Southside with Mark and the Lawrence family. Throughout the years I have looked back fondly at all of the good times we shared together. Mark was always full of life, he always did everything at 110%, he was intense and competitive, but he was always laughing, a great sense of humor, and one of the best practical jokesters! His parents John and Alice were very special and their house was a place where all of us were welcomed at any time and throughout the years in Little Falls. During our grade school days the Lawrence family back porch rooms were like our clubhouse and we met there regularly for years! Mark has left us for now, but he has touched each of us and left us with many memories which will keep him alive in our hearts forever. One of my earliest memories of Mark and the family was when we were about 6 or 7 and as typical for those days we had decided to play war forming two armies, one from Casler Street and the other from Flint Ave and the surrounding streets. We armed ourselves with garbage can covers for shields and sticks for swords. We chased each other around and sometime during our chases Mark�s oldest brother Don went to jump over one of the garden wire fences and got a 2 inch cut through the skin over his biceps. We all stopped to gather around while Don kept flexing his bleeding arm to show all of us the muscle! We played together all the time (baseball, football, king of the mountain, kickball, steal-the-flag, chase, etc) and shared all kinds of adventures from exploring all over Little Falls, building forts up on Ochie�s, swimming in the Barge Canal, hopping railroad cars, sleeping out on summer nights, and sledding down the steepest and iciest streets each winter. We were young, athletic, carefree, careless and perhaps a little crazy as we climbed in, on, over and around just about anything. We were always playing in and around all of the old abandoned buildings around the Southside and up and down along the railroad tracks and the Barge Canal. There was one time, when for some reason I was not playing with Mark, and I will never forget it because it was the summer day he fell off the roof of one of the old brick buildings off the Lock 17 road and luckily only broke his leg and was not killed. I do not remember all the details about just what Mark and the other guys were doing that day when he fell off the roof, but my recollection is that he was trying to take a shortcut from the roof of this multistory brick building to the ground by jumping over to a tree to climb down, or to an adjoining building roof at a lower level, but unfortunately the branch broke or he missed his grip and fell to the ground below. It was a long hot summer and a painful recovery for Mark, but he never let his spirits down and whenever we went to visit him he was happy-go-lucky and the room was filled with his contagious laughter, and the jokes and stories we shared of what we were all up to, and the latest news or gossip. This quality of his to light up a room instantaneously with his laughter and jokes was something he never lost and of course, something we will never forget. With our days at Jefferson Street School over, we started to get a little more home work that required us to do some research and study at the Little Falls Public Library. It was here at the Library that Mark and I had one of our most memorable moments. Mark came across this huge, thick, oversized old book and he soon started leafing through the pages and chuckling and waving to me to come over and join him. Upon sitting down with him he flipped the book cover back to show me the title, which to the best of my recollection was something like �The History of Juvenile Delinquency�. The book had pages of listings of specific actions which supposedly were certain indications of �juvenile delinquency�. Needless to say the more we read, the more we looked at each other and the more we agreed, yes we had done that, and then we started chuckling, and then we started laughing, until after a few more pages we were out of control, laughing out loud with tears running down our faces! Needless to say in those days such behavior in the Library, where you were barely allowed to talk in a whisper, was not tolerated and we were told to leave immediately. In Junior High we were always together and new hangouts like Masle�s Cigar Store, Candyland, Feldy�s Cellar, and Viola�s Pizzeria started to replace our earlier Southside hangouts around the local grocery stores. Mark loved playing football! As kids we first played hard tackle on the West Shore Street cinder parking lot next to the railroad tracks, then at Columbus Park, and finally organized Pop Warner football up at Veterans Park. I played on the Lions Club, and I think Mark played for Cherry Burrell or Burline, and it was here that we first met some of our Northside friends such as B. J. Miller, Al Sefcik, Bob Casullo, etc. Mark and I played football together in High School and we were often right next to each other on offense with me at center and Mark at guard, and on defense where we both played linebacker. The football playing field was probably the only place where you never saw the gentle, playful, humorous side of Mark. When Mark was on the field he was very intense, focused, alert and dedicated to giving 110% on each and every play and making the opposing player pay for any contact they had with Mark on the field. To say that he was a bruising and punishing player to the opposition is an understatement. Mark could not play or practice at �half speed�, he always wanted to go all out, all of the time, and never wanted to leave the game. At times this refusal to leave the field was entertaining to me as Mark would have no idea of what an intimidating figure he presented on the field to our opponents, let me explain. During our early High School football days we did not have a lot of face masks, but we did have these silly large pink mouth protectors that sort of looked like a pig�s snout when you were biting down on them and they were sticking out of your mouth. This was also the days when it was not uncommon to continue to play with a bloody nose or other open wounds, cuts, scratches, etc. Mark loved contact and was always head first in to the fray, and thus he was always cut up and bleeding, and totally oblivious to the fact that this blood was all over his face! Whenever I would look over at Mark with his face looking like a pigs snout covered in blood, I would start laughing as he looked like a character out of �The Lord of the Flies�, and the look of the terrified opponents, especially the last quarter freshman who were just coming in to the game and had to face Mark was priceless! Some of them actually seemed to run away or fall down rather than try and play against this mad man! Mark and I, along with Chuck �Bullet� Crimmins, and Bryant �Dudy� Kelly were night owls and it seems that for some reason we were always out late and always hungry at the end of the night, or should I say in the early hours of the morning. Another thing that Mark loved to do during this time was to cook. We would end up at his house in the kitchen and Mark would whip up a big breakfast for us to eat. Eggs, bacon, bologna, Velveeta, toast, omelets, and just about anything else in the refrigerator was likely to be cooked up and eaten. Looking back I wonder how many times the rest of the Lawrence family came down in the morning to find the refrigerator just about empty! When I left Little Falls I would often hear from my Dad about the �Lawrence boys.� Mark, Pete and Don would often drop by the DeCarlo-Staffo Post where my Dad was bartending and he would always share with me the good times and laughter of the good times they had together. Although my Dad was only about 5 feet 2 inches tall, he had a great sense of humor, and he really enjoyed making other people laugh. Thus whenever my Dad got together with Mark and his brothers their humorous antics together were memorable for their outrageous playfulness, physical slapstick like comedy, and truly entertaining for all. May each of you be blessed with joyful memories of the good times shared with Mark to help you through the pain of his loss. Sincerely, Gary T. Staffo
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Barbara Miklic posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Bernie, So sorry for your loss.Our thought are with you. Rick and Barb Miklic
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pat leon tennant posted a condolence
Saturday, August 29, 2009
so sadden about your loss bernie u had one sad lost but they are together now in a better place give my best wishes to the family pat leon tennant
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Susan Potrikus posted a condolence
Saturday, August 29, 2009
To the Lawrence Family, I was so very sorry to read of the death of my high school friend, Mark. I have many fond memories of him from the Class of '69. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time. May God Bless You. Susan Pot
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kati jones posted a condolence
Friday, August 28, 2009
Bernie&Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You all were very strong during this battle w your son& husband. you all showed him the love and care that he needed. im always here for you.
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Tara Lochner posted a condolence
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Peter and Family, We are thinking of you and hope that time will bring peace and comfort to your heart. We are very sorry for your loss. Tara and Mary Frances
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Diana Healey posted a condolence
Thursday, August 27, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Lawrence Family May god bless you at this time of sorrow. Diana
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Bob Ciano posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Lawrence Family I'm very sorry to see that we have lost Mark. A big strong guy with a baby's smile.We can never forget our early Southside memories.Our hearts go out to the entire Lawrence family. Sincerely, Bob Ciano
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Jim Regan & Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Please accept our sincere condolences.Only a man of immense courage and strength could endure the mission he was assigned.I am sure there is a very special place above for him.Although we are saddened by his passing,his exploits while playing at Alfred not only during the game but before and after were of legendary status themselves!!!!!!!Great Guy who will truly be missed.
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mike polenski posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
bernadette and family, my deepest condolences..markie was truly our braveheart..he is and will always be remembered by those who knew him well as one of our city's larger than life heroes...i was blessed to call him friend from 3rd grade at jefferson to 6th at the y thru high school class of 69...a warm and wonderful bear of a man. rest well brother.
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Stephanie Busch posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
To The Lawrence Family, We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Stephanie and Cooper Busch
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Scott and Jody Van Buskirk posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Dear Bernie and Family, You were one of the first families to help us deal with the diagnosis of ALS. We remember the monument to monument walk for Mark. That is where we first met you. Mark was an encouragement to us. Your whole family was an example of courage. Thank you for all you have done for us and may God bless you with comfort and peace at this time. Love, Scott and Jody
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Amy Wuest posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
John & Jenn, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. All my thoughts and prayer are with you guys. If you need anything please let me know. Love, Amy Wuest
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Caleb Lawrence posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, we will be thinking of you. It's been a long time since I have seen everyone but I still remember Marky and all his great woodworking skills and his great laugh. I bet Aunt Gloria couldn't wait to cook him some dinner and join the rest of the table of Lawrences. Love Caleb, Katie, Luciana and Leonardo Lawrence
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Sara & Shannon Martyniuk posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
To the Lawrence Family, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mark. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Someone said this to me after my dad passed away and I share it with you...When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
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bob dodge posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
the lawrence family, we are sorry to hear of mark's passing.when you hear the phrase "never give up" you can't but not think of mark. to us he is a legend. bob,brian,and chris dodge.
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Susan Wren Moretti posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
To the Lawrence Family, Living on Casler Street was always an adventure with the Lawrence clan. Please know in your hearts that Mark is at peace now. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The Wrens
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Tim Bice posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
To All the Lawrence Family I am so sorry to hear that Mark has passed. I know it will be a difficult adjustment, but knowing he will not suffer any more can bring a measure of peace. I have a ton of memories that go far back to HS days, skippin school etc. They are warm and bring a huge smile to my face, cause Mark had that huge smile going all the time. I think I will never know a man with the strength and courage to fight the fight he did. Heaven is a better place today. Always, "Bober" Bice
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Bonnie Woodring posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
To the Lawrence family: Please accept my deepest sympathy for your great loss. Sincerely, Bonnie
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Fred and Gail Scarano posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
To the Lawrence Family, We are so sorry to hear of Marks passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am sure that Mark is looking down upon all of you and will help you through this difficult time. Love Fred and Gail Scarano
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Michael Walo posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
To the entire Lawrence Family, I haven�t seen Mark in many � many years but I do have strong memories of him from our youth. He was one tough son-of-a-gun on the football field and one caring, happy go lucky son-of-a-gun off of it. May he rest in peace. My deepest sympathies. Mike Walo
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Leigh Shepardson Pell posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
To the Lawrence family, Please accept my sympathies for your loss.
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Sara George posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
To the entire Lawrence Family - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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bob casullo posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
The entire Lawrence family, you all know my relationship, feelings and love for Mark. There was no finer person than he. Every day I ask myself why such a kind, good natured, fun loving man be allowed to suffer for so long. His will to live is astonishing. He fought harder and longer than any person could or should be allowed to do. I choose not to mourne his passing, but to celebrate his friendship through all these years. No truer friend in good and bad times could be found. Mark, I love you dearly and will miss you much. Rest in peace and say "hi" to everyone up there. Love you, Bob
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joyce humphrey posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Bernadine and family my heart aches for your loss! Your chain is broken but with gods strenght and those who loved mark you will be alright. he is at peace now and with god. may your memories that you shared be a bright spot in your heart love your friend joyce
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Kelly Devereese posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Lawrence Family, I was so saddened to hear of Mark's passing. He was such a kind man that always seemed to have a smile on his face. It has been a few years since I saw him last but I will always remember his smiling eyes. I am so sorry for your loss. Love, Kelly
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Bob & Donna Daniels posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Bernie, Don, Peter, Laura, John, Cassandra, Josh, Alex and families, Bob and I are saddened by Mark's loss. You are all in our hearts, always. Mark's strength, kindness and loved touched all of us. He is in peace now. Our love, prayers and warm thoughts to all of you. Bob and Donna Daniels
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Donald Staffo posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
To the extended Lawrence family: Mark was always a very friendly person with a big smile who loved life- a very nice person. May he now rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Don Staffo
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Melissa Congdon posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
My condolences go out to you and your family at your time of loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you always.
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Pat Worden posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
To Bernadine and Family I'm so glad I got to visit with Mark and family before he passed. It was such a pleasant visit, I was so afraid of how to communicate with Mark but you made it so easy. My best memory of Mark was in PA for Alan's memorial, Mark was so supportive and I know it must have been a difficult time for him. We will miss him so. Pat Worden
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Jodie Skibinski posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Bernie & Family I'm soo sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Your family is one of great strength and courage. Many blessings and much love during this time.
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Florence (waufle) Lawrence posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2009
Bernie & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You all have been so strong in this battle. He is so lucky to have such a strong, close and loving family to fight at his side. I'm thinking of you all.
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Mark Zysk posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2009
To Mark's Family, I'm Saddend to read of Mark's passing.May He finally rest in Peace. You are in My thoughts and Prayers. Mark Zysk
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Tom & Pat Long posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2009
Bernie & family, So sorry for your loss. Mark put up a good fight but now he is at peace in heaven.
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Laura Nichols posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2009
To the entire Lawrence family~ I am so very sorry about Mark's passing. I will always remember his smile. He could light up the room with it. He was one of the strongest men I have ever known, respected and loved by every person who had the opportunity to know him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to you all...
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Debra Bullis posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2009
I am deeply saddened to learn of your loss of Mark. I know how painful it is to lose our loved ones to such a horrific disease, however the fact that we were able to take care of them in their own home all these years keeps peace in my heart to go onward. We will never give up the fight...
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Josephine/Lori McCumber posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2009
Bernie and Entire Family, Our most sincere sympathy. We are so saddened by your loss. God has a special plan for people like Mark and my dad also. Know that he is at peace and they probably have one hell of a football team up there in heaven. There are never any good words to ease the pain in your hearts but just knowing that God has his arms wrapped tightly around him and he is free to run and walk and talk in his new home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Speed. The McCumber Family
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Marcy Harris posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2009
To the Entire Lawrence Family My deepest sympathy for the loss of Mark. He was a great man. The strength of your family was and still is the perfect example for love. God Speed.
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Shannon Urtz posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2009
Bernie & Family, My heart goes out to all of you. Mark was one of the most amazing people I have ever known. He had the strength, courage, spirit and the heart of 100 men and he always had a smile in his eyes.He was truly blessed to have the love and support of all of you. You are all in my prayers and my thoughts. Always, Shannon
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Georgia Hysack posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2009
To the entire Lawrence Family I was saddened to hear of Mark's passing. He was a wonderful guy - with a smile and sense of humor that wouldn't quit. You are all so intensely strong - with so much love in your hearts. With Deepest Sympathy. Love, Georgia Hysack
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Nora & Brian Lamica posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2009
Bernie & family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Brian & Nora Lamica
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barbara vogt-hart posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2009
bernadine, john, cassandra, alex, josh, peter, joe, don and family. i am so sorry for the loss of mark. my heart and prayers go out to you all. mark was a legend in his time and will always be. he will always be with you for you are a part of him.i will miss him dearly. love barbara vogt hart
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Cindy Keppel Stoffolano posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2009
To the Lawrence Family My heartfelt sympathy on your loss. May your memories carry you through this difficult time.
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Jane Sefcik posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2009
Dear Bernie and family,I am so sorry to learn of Mark's passing. He is free now and I am sure he is smiling down on you all. That smile, he was an amazing man. God bless you all. Jane Sefcik
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David Trask posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2009
To the Lawrence Family, I had known Mark since our High School days. Mark was one of the finest gentleman I ever knew. He alwasy had a smile on his face and a bad word for no one. Morevoer, he was highly tought of by all who knew him. He was a credit to himself, his family, his town. I was produ to knw him. The last time I saw him, in 1994, he had one of his wisecracks to make to me but, of course, it was with that "cherub" smile he always had on his face. I alwasy did and always will hold Mark in the highest esteem. May God be with him and he with his God. Respectfully David J Trask
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Janis Rumin Slack posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2009
Dear Bernadine and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. He was such a great guy. I remember in high school, he was always smiling, and he was friendly to everyone. It is amazing what an emotionally strong person he was with such a physically debilitating illness. I admire his strength. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Janis Rumin Slack
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Kevin Lamphere RN posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2009
Dear Bernie and Family: Please accept my sincerest sympathy on the loss of Mark. He was certainly courageous and determined.It was always a pleasure to care for him. Bernie, you've been a rock of advocacy and strength in his illness. I'm sure that God has welcomed Mark into heaven and greeted him with arms of compassion. Bernie, be kind to yourself. You have my highest respect. Love, Kevin
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Carol & Chuck Slabe posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2009
To the Lawrence Family ~ We like everyone else were so saddened to hear of Mark's passing. I know he has fought a long hard battle, as all of your family has. He was a very strong spirit with a very strong and loving family. Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
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Luke Petkovsek posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2009
To the Lawrence Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. He was a good man who will be remembered fondly. God Bless you all
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