Mark Francis Schaefer, 64 of Brandon, FL, formerly of Clementon, NJ passed away suddenly of natural causes on October 17, 2014 at his home.
Mark was a graduate of Sacred Heart Elementary and Camden Catholic High School in NJ. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam Era. He attended Delaware Technical University in Wilmington and Lincoln Technical Institute. He owned his own company for many years, Schaefer Heating and Air, in Clementon, NJ and he retired to Florida in 2011.
Mark was the eldest and devoted son of the late George and Theresa (Waters) Schaefer. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Matthew and grandparents, Kathryn and Frank Schaefer and James and Sarah Waters. Survivors include his eight loving brothers and sisters; Susan Schaefer, George (Marianne) Schaefer, Judith (Nuccio) Condulmari, Kathryn (Ira) Berman, Joseph Schaefer, Christopher Schaefer, Donna (Mauro) DiVentura, and Theresa Schaefer (Thomas) Dolan; his aunt, Mrs. Marie McCoog; many nieces and nephews: Kristin, Danae and Marisa Pufta, Jonathon (Regina) Schaefer, Kenneth (Janee) Kohl, Aimone Condulmari, Justin, Alex & Brian Plaum, Christopher (Leticia) Schaefer, April, Victoria and Jaclyn Schaefer, Jessica and Vanessa Schaefer, Lauren and Zachary McCormack, Isabella, Dominic and Maura DiVentura, Connor, Samantha and Juliana Dolan; great-nieces and great-nephews: Austin Schaefer, Jami and Christina Schaefer, Timothy, Brady and Elizabeth Schaefer, Amata and Gianluca Kohl; many loving cousins in the McCoog, Tiver, and Waters families; his devoted girlfriend, Liz Wightman; and dear friend, Nunziata Servodio.
A graveside service with military honors will be presented at 10:30 AM on Monday, October 27, 2014 at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Province Line Road, Wrightstown, NJ 08562, (609) 758-7250.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in Mark's name to the Wounded Warriors Project, http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/. Semper Fi, dear brother.
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My deepest sympathy and prayers to all the family. Mark. I so remember your dimples and curly hair. You also were so mischievous and fun as a wee one. May God be with you my cousin. Love, Cousin Joie
Brother Mark,
Requiescat in pace.
Love,
Sister Kathy
Mark thank you for your service . To the family ,I haven`t seen a lot of you in a very long time we all share our time at the Lake and Scared Heart and St. Ed`s !My deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you ! Dan
To the entire Schaefer Family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with during this time of sorrow.
The Liberta’s
Susan, Joe, Dominic, Joey and Rory
Our prayers go out to the Schaefer family. Know that you are on our prayers and thoughts at this time. RIP Mark.
You will be missed by so many cousin Mark! RIP
So sorry to hear of Mark’s death. My prayers go out to the family.
My heartfelt condolences are sent to the entire family. Mark’s time in this life has left so many with smiles on their faces. He was a very kind, generous of spirit person. He and I spoke about our childhood memories of Catholic school. Our parents knew each other from St. Edwards. My prayers are being said for the Schafer family. Mark is missed.
To Mark’s family my deepest sympathy.He will be sadly missed. RIP Mark!
My deepest condolences to the Schaeffer family. I will never forget Mark and all the fun we had when we were teenagers. As you all know he loved his famliy very much and this country. I will always miss our late-night talks.
We are sorry for your loss, Mark had some great stories! I am sorry we cannot be there. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Semper Fi Marine!
The Basile Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you.
Love, Jill, Kelly, Alyssa and Justin
Joan Waters Markovic, So sorry to hear about Mark…All of you are in my thoughts and prayers….love to all
Our prayers are for the whole Schaefer family for your pain and loss. We know that your love for each other will show you the way forward.
Theresa, We were all saddened to learn of Marks death. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family. May all the good memories of him help you with the difficult days ahead. Sending our love
Mark you will live forever in my heart ,you were truly an amazing man & friend . I know you are in a better place but my heart still hurts I will miss all the fun we had & I hope to see you again someday My love to all the family
God bless you Mark as you are reunited with your Mom. Dad and your brother Matt. You will be missed by many who knew you.?
Schaefer family, my deepest sympathy thoughts and prayers be with you. Mark was such a great, loving & caring person. Loved his country and always thought of others before him, a true-Marine. Mark, I know your pain & suffering is over and you’re at peace. Thank you so much for bringing love, joy & happiness into my life. My heart is broken; I know we will see one another again. I will hold you in my heart always, till we meet again. RIP! Liz Wightman
Mark Francis “LUKE” I will never forget all the good times we had, laying in bed in east camden looking out the window for santa claus, and a few years later you showing me where the toys were hid and santa was a fake, you were my big brother and I loved you with all my heart, we grew up together and you showed me the way, you were always there for me in high school, hanging in clementon, even went in the service the same time. We both had roadrunners, we even got in and out of trouble together. It is so hard right now because my big brother is gone, I will miss you more than you will ever know, I will never forget you. I LOVE YOU MARK AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY BIG BROTHER!!!
You will be missed Mark
To Kathryn and all the Schaefer family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, hold his memories close to your heart and wrap your arms around your family.
RIP Luke.
my sincere sympathy & prayers to the entire Schaefer family.thank you my brother in arms.RIP Mark.
Mark, Thank you for being a part of my life, Love,Marianne
I Love You , I Will Miss You Much , XO
My brother Mark lived his life the way he wanted, he didn’t ask or need anyone’s approval. He had a kind heart and boyish smile with dimples. He had a great level of interest in many things and enjoyed travel,he had a quick wit and sharp mind , he loved our mother dearly as he did all his family. He was proud of being a Marine and waved the flag high! He now rests with many other brave american’s who loved the country they served. Peace my brother Mark I love you.