Mark was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1961 to Victor and Anna Veturis. Soon after, the family found their forever home in Los Alamitos, California.
In 1978, Mark started his career at McDonnell Douglas Aircraft. He worked there until McDonnell Douglas was bought by Boeing, which prompted a move up to the Pacific Northwest. Mark was a loyal employee with McDonnell Douglas and Boeing for 45 years with his last years as a Planner/Manufacturing Engineer. He loved his job and he also loved the Seattle area.
Mark enjoyed life. He thoroughly enjoyed taking friends out on the boat on nice summer days. Mark and Michelle spent many wonderful times on the boat. He also loved riding his motorcycle with his brother David and nephew Steve. Above all this, his passion was traveling. His travels took him and Michelle all over the world. This is what made him the happiest.
Mark was a very generous and giving person. Anyone in need, Mark was there. Mark had difficulty receiving gifts but to give was Mark's spirit.
Mark leaves his wife Michelle, her daughter Meagan (Doug), and their beloved cats Tommy and Sophia. He leaves behind three brothers, Victor (Hilda), Ed (Anne), and David (Lucy) as well as several nieces and nephews. His loving cousin Silvana, as well as lots of loving family in Italy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Anna. Mark leaves behind many loving friends. A friend of Mark's was a friend forever.
"It's not what we have but who we have."
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A Visitation for Mark will be held Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills, 409 Filbert Road, Lynnwood, WA 98036. A Funeral Service will occur at 1:00 PM with a Graveside Service to follow at 2:00 PM.
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