Oh Micaela, I am so very sorry to hear about Mark’s sudden passing. Mark was an unusually special man in my view and it was always obvious to me that you had both found the love of your lives in each other.  That was a treasured gift for both of you and you often glowed with it when I saw you together.

Mark was always so kind and particularly aware of other peoples feelings. He was very sweet and thoughtful towards me a number of times when he sensed, correctly (!!), that I was feeling low. His smile was always there as he related to the world.  It was often just nice to look across the room at that always present warm smile.

As a widow of almost 3years myself, I do know a lot about the drill. If you ever need to talk and want to be totally private, I will be honored to be of any help or comfort.

For now, get through what you must and then try to be very kind to yourself. Spend whole days undressed and in bed. Cry a lot. Encourage family to cry and talk. Try to spend as much time as you can alone though, maybe just floating in your mind and staring out a window. I did all of this and more for the first 6 months. It helped me a lot. Aloneness with my pets was healing for me.

I don’t know the circumstances of your life but be very kind to Micaela, as much as possible. Mark wants this for you now, I am positive. Also, don’t make any big life decisions for at least a year. Not kidding.

Again Micaela, I am heartbroken for you and for your family. You all are in my prayers. Call me anytime if you need…

Love,   Abby

I am sorry for your lost, Mark was one great man, and he loved you to the fullest.  He always had a smile on his face & always a big hug and kiss, what a great cook.  Mark will be missed by many.  I loved our visits to Dexters & Betsy Home, with the two of you, amazing conversations.  Our walks are meet ups at S.R.   It is hard to understand why God would take a special person so young in life, yet he must of needed Mark In HEAVEN.   Sending you my hand & love in anything you may need.  I Love You   PEACE   Your Friend Lynn 

I’m like most of us am shocked by Mark’s sudden demise. I will miss his smile, warmth and kindness, …such a good man.

He will be remembered and missed.

My sincere condolences to you Micaela, you’ll need to be strong during these trying times, Mark would expect that.

❤️

Not only was Mark our friend and neighbor, but Dexter and I think of Mark and Micaela as family. We've shared many meals, walks, serious and not-so-serious conversations both, living room games and dance parties, and much love and laughter. These are the memories we will cherish. Together we've lived through many highs and lows known as the adventure of life.

We have lost and will always remember a skilled craftsman, talented chef and music aficionado, avid horseman, animal lover, and expert jester. We will miss Mark, a gentleman with a smile always at the ready; and his quietly contemplative, observant, empathetic nature.

 We will miss our friend.

We have known Mark in two capacities.  First and foremost, we have known Mark as Micaela's loving husband.  His love and devotion to her (and her mother) were unmistakable.  The time that they had together, although too short, was a blessing.  We also knew Mark as a general contractor who did a good deal of work on our home, which meant that we got to spend a lot of time with him, particularly during Covid.  His presence in our home made a time of upheaval and chaos enjoyable.  He was creative, talented and above all, calm.  He had a wonderful and subtle sense of humor.  Mark was the salt of the earth.  We are grateful for the time we had with him, and while at home we will be surrounded by the warmth and beauty that he created.

Karen and Mike Guidotti

I wanted to share this picture of Mark with Micaela and my 90-year old mom, because it exemplifies our great memories together and what we will miss so such about him: the riding (we rode our horses to the shack that day), his talent for music (he played the piano for us there), his cooking (he fixed lunch, and nice cocktails too!), and his ability to connect and relate to people (my Mom still remembers their discussions fondly).

Mark, we miss you already.

All my condolences to Micaela and Mark's family for this tragic loss.

--Gilles

Micaela and family,

I am deeply saddened by Mark's passing. My memories of him in CA are of him always smiling, patient and sincere. He was the first to walk with me down to the pasture and show me how to put a halter on and take it off. (I'm not a rider). He was always so calm and I loved his smile. Peace Mark!