I never saw this tribute page. I don't really do FB. 

I'm grateful for the kind words & they've left me with tears in my eyes, now on March 5th 2021.

I won't share all that me and Mark shared in a lifetime of brotherhood. Nor the crushing loneliness that I now feel. 

I'll share my last words to him, in two quotes:

"I love you like a brother."

We'll meet again on some bright road, boys, 
songs to sing & tales to tell. 
This ain't never been my home boys, 
I'm just a pilgrim on this road.


As a member of the Brits of the Hudson car club (Mark was President), and a nearly 10-year leukemia survivor myself, I reached out to Mark after learning of he and his family’s dance with this devil.

What struck me then during our phone calls, and even more when he showed up and we chatted a few months later at the club’s Covid-delayed dust-off rally, was his incredible inner peace with what and where he was in life, what he had survived, and what he could be facing in the days ahead.  I reached to offer hope with my survivor’s story, and was blessed to come away myself with increased inner strength, thanks to Mark.  It seems from what I’ve seen, read and heard that I wasn’t alone.

 I’ll gladly dedicate every mile ahead in my little red British classic to Mark and his family, and I’m sure every member of Brits of the Hudson will do the same.  May his memory be a blessing to his family and all those he touched.

Mitch Meisler

Condolences to all,
I will miss my chats with Mark, we managed to stay in touch after working many years together in IBM.  This is not how I wanted to win our many debates, MG v Austin,  Harley v Honda, Trump v Anyone else but..   Farewell my friend I wish retirement had lasted longer.

Paul

Melanie and Tom so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother he was much too young to be taken from this earth. He was always so kind when we hung out in the neighborhood as kids. I wish you peace at this time for you and your family .

A new Angel in Heaven- Rest in Peace, Mark. My heartfelt condolences to Carol and their families.  💜🙏

Tom and I started travelling with Mark and Carol about five years ago our first trip had been to St Lucia with two other couples it was the first time we got to really know Mark and Carol
Our next trip was to St John and we spent 10 glorious days in Cruz Bay during that trip we shared winning number in the Super Bowl pool at our local bar back home hitting the 3rd and final scores! Mark, tom and I sat at the bar in Cruz bay hooting and hollering for our numbers to come in  much to the annoyance of the local crowd since we seem to have no team loyalty (no jets are giants in this Super Bowl!). This was also marks retirement trip which made it even more special 
Our last trip together was to zihuatanejo, Mexico. It took some convincing to get mark to go to Mexico. In the end I think it was one of his favorite trips
We shared a love  of cooking and I was always happy to cook for mark !  Tommy and he would talk sports and music for hours when we were with them. 
He was an amazing man and we will miss him forever. I know that His beloved dog Gus was waiting  for him at the gate and they went through together    Yes, Godspeed Mark. ❤️


I worked with Mark at IBM at Watson. What I remember most though was  watching the hockey playoff  games together at the local pubs. Hockey was not on  TV then (80s) .I remember it clearly since he and I were the only two rooting for the ISLANDERS , 
most were Ranger fans. Yrs later Mark switched over  to the Rangers.  They were great times... And  at  xmas time  we'd all meet at "THE STADIUM " for a reunion. Mark was a great guy and will be missed. 



Mark was a good friend and one of the very best people from Croton-on-Hudson. You are loved and you will be missed.  Godspeed Mark

I met Mark In 1983 on my first day of work at IBM. I traded my last email with Mark on August 3. We never fell out of touch. We traded  emails and instant messages for over 35 years - talked on the phone for long stretches when we could about our mutual love of rock and roll, our struggles with weight, the Jets, Yankees, LBI, Travel, our families- he was so proud of his kids - Graham Parker, His MG, Scotland,  Ireland and solved a lot of the worlds - and IBMs problems. He was my longest and closest friend at IBM and I loved him like a brother. 
He wasn’t immune to health issues but he was a trooper all through his own and Carol’s tough times and Could always laugh with that smile that could light up a room.
I’ll leave this here as early Rod Stewart was one of Mark’s favorites:

I am sailing
I am sailing
Home again
'Cross the sea
I am sailing
Stormy waters
To be near you
To be free

Godspeed my brother 

Good friend that I hadn’t seen for awhile.
Many good memories growing up in Croton.May he Rest In Peace.My best to all the family.

To Melanie, Tom and family, I was very saddened to learn of Mark's passing.  Way to young for this to happen.  This year has been awful, and I am sorry you all have to go through this.

Sincerely,
Peggy Keesler

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Mark C Waitkins

1 April, 1953 – 3 September, 2020

Edward F. Carter

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