He was born in Ossining on April 1st, 1953 to Frank and Ruth Waitkins, and raised in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. He was predeceased by his parents.
Mark graduated from Croton Harmon High School in 1971. He then went to Westchester Community College until he began working for IBM for forty-two years. He married Carol Nikitopoulos and had three children.
He was an avid reader, had a passion for music, loved to fish, hike, drive his 1968 MGB convertible, and was the President of the British Car Club. Mark was a wonderful cook, enjoyed travel, the ocean, sports, loved his dogs, motorcycle, and a good single malt scotch.
He is survived by his wife Carol, son Jason, daughter Lindsay Klippel, son-in-law Robert Klippel, daughter Sophie, grandchildren Chloe and Christopher Klippel. He is also survived by his siblings: Melanie Cole, Matt & Thomas Waitkins & several cousins.
Everyone that lives dies, not everyone that lives – lives. Mark did; he was blessed with many friends and enjoyed time with them all.
There will be a celebration of Mark’s life in the Spring of 2021. Announcement to follow.
Donations, if interested, can be made to https://shop.arborday.org/forest-replanting-donation
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