Making homeade pasta on the bed without you there to eat it...made it a bittersweet occasion once again.  You are missed beyond words and every holiday that goes by without you , never gets easier. We made sure to have your annual “army chow” breakfast the day after Christmas to keep your memory alive and this year it was a doozy! Everyone came, everyone thought of you, everyone was happy to be together in your memory.  I know that you were there at the table with us and I know you can feel how missed you are by all. I love you more than words can say and I appreciate every memory I have of you in my heart.  Rest peacefully big brother...

 You continue to be my guiding light big brother... Not a day goes by that I'm not thinking to myself about what would my brother tell me to do ... how would my brother react ... what advice would he give me ...There's a void in my life and in my heart that can never be filled because you weren't just my big brother, you were my best friend, my kindred spirit ... thank you for watching over me because I know you're there and I appreciate that even in heaven you've continued your job as my protector ... i just wish I could reach up and hug you and tell you how blessed I was to have you as long as I did... no girl ever had such a great big brother...I love you always and forever .

I miss you babe. It's hard to believe it's been 4 years since you left us.  I would give anything to have one more day together. This giant hole in my heart remains to this day and can only be filled by you. I've been loving you for 8 years now. When you asked me to be yours forever and I said yes I meant it. I know we will be reunited in Heaven and our love story will continue. Please keep sending me signs and watching over me. I feel your presence and love and it gives me hope. I love you, babe. Always will. xoxo

I know I will see you again. I know you will know me. I know Paris at midnight. I know there is love...

Just got back to Arizona after 4 years and it brought back great memories of the seminars and range time I had the pleasure of attending Mark. Through those we became friends and if only for a couple years it was such a pleasure being around you my friend. Have a great Birthday in Heaven and miss you buddy

Happy Birthday in Heaven, babe. I hope you are having a wonderful feast and celebration with the Angels above. Gone 3 years and it's still so difficult to face this day without you. I love and miss you beyond words. xoxo

It's the eve of your 54th birthday... And wishing more than anything that you will be calling me soon telling me you are once again my "older" brother... I would give anything to hear that one more time. I hope that 
the Angels are taking good care of you and celebrating your special day in Heaven. I am sending you kisses and hugs and smiling at the many wonderful memories of celebrating birthdays together that I have in my mind and in my heart. I miss you more than words can say xox

It doesn't get easier and I don't believe that time heals...you are with me in every breath I take...

My Brother in Christ, 
On this week of giving thanks you have been on my mind. I've remembered the night that you were in charge of security for the Fall Carnival. You wanting to climb the rock wall to be able to see the whole grounds(and maybe us getting a picture of you surveying the grounds from up there with your Desert Eagle). A picture would have been great. 

I am very thankful that I had the opportunity to have you in my life if only for a short time. You taught me more about the man I want to be.

Always your brother in Christ,

Wayne

You would be proud of your mom...making sure she fulfilled the Italy trip we talked about going on together for so many years...everything and every place reminded me of you... Every piece of pizza, raviolis, pasta and wine were enjoyed with you in mind.... Wishing more than anything that we had been blessed with more time together to take the trip we had always dreamed of... I kept you close to my heart every day and knew that you were with me...you would have been filled with the utmost pride being an Italian in Italy... Ti voglio bene

I know in Heaven you and dad are flying your American Flag high and proud. I love you big brother... Not a days go by that I'm not thinking of you and missing you both. Happy 4th of July 2015

Happy Birthday, babe. Missing you beyond words today, my birthday twin. Looking at pictures from past birthdays together and feeling blessed to have created such special memories with you. My heart aches for you - would give anything for another moment with you. Happy Birthday in Heaven with all the Saints and Angels. I love you forever. Xoxo

It's the eve of my Birthday...thinking of you and missing the phone call I would make to tease you...Well I'm sending the thoughts up to Heaven and hopefully you are smiling ear to ear saying..."I know, I know Nee Nee...we're the same age and for today I can't tell you what to do...Just WAIT until the 19th and we'll be back on track!"

I lost contact and I just moved back to the Phoenix area. I actually went looking for Marko today because I lost his contact info when my phone crashed about 8 months ago. I truly shocked and saddened to have lost a great friend. Big love brother! If anyone from the family wants to contact me, my name is Cedric Smith and my email is cedresa5@gmail.com

Almost two years has passed. I continue to miss you every day. Some pain never heals. I still have to remind myself to breathe...

It's no wonder you always taught me to be strong... To never give up... Because it takes every bit of strength I have to bare the loss I feel with you gone almost 2 years now... Missing my number 1 fan, my protector, my BFF

I love you and miss you more than ever, babe. I still can't believe you are really gone sometimes. I miss you terribly and wish this were all a bad dream I could wake up from. Life is so sad and difficult without you. I'll be by to visit again soon. Love you with all my heart. Xoxo

Merry Christmas brother...I visited your grave today and wanted to tell you that John proposed to me... I know if you were here you would have been the first one to give him your permission and blessing... I love you and miss you endlessly... I hope you heard my prayers to you in mass this morning because I sent them to Heaven with Christmas wishes.

Thanksgiving...a time to reflect on one's blessings...a time to miss you more than words can say...a time to remember how much you looked forward to the antipasto...and the time you refused to try the butternut squash ravioli because NO TRUE ITALIAN would ever do such a thing...a time to remember how you'd ask me to make you a big bowl of hot turkey soup with the little meatballs and pastina just an hour after the "big meal"...a time to remember our random trips down to Filthy Phils so you could devour a triple burger and sometimes 2...a time to remember sitting back in the easy chairs and enjoying an afternoon movie together (usually a gun related, bang bang shoot-em up one)...a time to remember how you called me "Nee Nee" and how you had this magic way of getting me to wait on your every beck and call, and I did so with a smile...This Thanksgiving I cried to myself because there is such a void yet I smiled when I thought of you across the table playing "look" with your mouthful of food...and I prayed that you are happy in Heaven at the table of God.  You are always in my heart big brother xox Thank you for leaving me with fond memories that I can hold onto forever.

You all don't know me and sorry we've never met...but I thought I'd share a photo and funny story of Mark you didn't have yet. I knew Mark from training and loved every minute of it. This is Mark...Chris Caracci and me during an ECQC training. I remember vividly how Mark was always so concerned about everyone and their safety. One day in a serious moment of training...Mark was moving very fast against me and he accidentally smashed me in the throat with one of those massive forearms of his...gun in hand. Completely as expected…he stopped the training...looked at me in horror and disbelief...and the first words out of his mouth were...are you ok? I just smiled at him laughing and choking as I lied and said…yeah man...no problem! It was the hardest I've ever been hit in the throat...

Keep smiling...Mark was an exceptional human being...God bless...

Sincerely...Kent Bell

Happy Thanksgiviing

Wish you were here.....

Just a little flicker of light to let you know that you are always thought of by me...  Always and Forever

Hi Mark,
Last night we had our Second Annual Mark Volpone Italian Dinner. It was great to see your family there. I hope everyone enjoyed the food. I almost brought in a case of the Big City Reds Hotdogs to cook up just because I know how much you liked them. Your spirit was a huge presents in the room, but it just wasn't the same as having you there. I hope everyone had a good time and enjoyed the food.

You will always be missed.

You're Brother in Christ.
Wayne

Happy 5th Anniversary, babe. Thank you for my gift. I feel so blessed and lucky  that I had my camera and was able to catch this sign from you. My heart aches for you but every time I look at this photo and see the 5 cloud (or any of the other many signs you send in the stars and sky) I always feel so comforted because it shows we are clearly still connected spiritually.  Thank you for watching over me - please never stop. I will spend the rest of my life missing you and wondering what could have been.  Forever in my heart. I love you so much.

P.s. I hope you loved the decorations on your grave and the balloons I released were full of messages of love. I know they made their way to you. #faith #Ibelieve #truelove

Missing your early morning birthday greeting. Life just isn't the same without my little bro!

As much as I wish it were your beautiful face I was looking at so "clearly" right now... All I can say is thank you for helping me to get the LASIK surgery I've needed for so long... I promise with all my heart that I will look only for the beauty in things and be grateful to you for once again being there for your little sister who misses you more than words can say... I love you forever

Just learned of Mark's passing today. I am so, so sorry. I had not seen Mark since we graduated from Aquinas, but he is a big part of my memories. Like everybody who knew him, I'm sure, I'll never forget his smile and positive, upbeat nature! Mark and his family are in my prayers!

Not a day has passed that I have not thought of you. Some days I feel I'm just as heartbroken as the day you left - if not more.  Still kissing your photo and wearing your shirts. Still talking to the stars each night in hopes that you hear my words and prayers thru all the world's noise. I miss you deeply, babe. I hold your memory close to my heart. 
   
I see all the signs you send but more importantly, I still feel you  at times- thank you for the visits - please never stop.  I can't help but wish that the physical side of you could be here with the spiritual. I MISS you, babe. I miss you. I miss you. I miss YOU. Love you always and forever.

I was just thinking of the Fourth Degree Exemplification that"s coming up next month and wanted to know if you can watch over the  50/50? I know Christ knows that we need the help to raise funds so he should let you flex your muscle a little to get the people to reach a little deeper.  

I really miss you.

Your brother in Christ.
Wayne

Your smile is always brighter when I send you a note.  I miss you, and always will... and I know you're missing me...

My birthday "twin" how I miss you today! I have been lost in photos of us celebrating together - so many wonderful memories to cherish.  I hope you like the decorations and roses I left for you yesterday. I hope you heard everything I had to say. I meant every word. I miss you, babe. I miss you beyond words. I saw you peek thru the clouds when I was crying on the drive home and I saw you again today - thank you for the birthday visit. I hope your birthday in Heaven is so very special and filled with happiness and joy. I love you, babe. Always and forever. Xoxo

We are on our way to celebrate the memories of you tonight on the eve of your birthday... I hope you like the glowing balloons we are bringing and the happy birthday song that we will be singing at midnight around your grave. I hope you will be sending a night time butterfly to us like you did last year. It is Good Friday and soon your special day. Happy birthday big brother... I know the angels are singing to you in Heaven xox I hope they make you a big macaroni dinner to celebrate!

Sending a candle to Heaven...make a birthday wish and when I feel the cool breeze on my face and hear the wind chimes play their beautiful song...I will know it is you blowing out your flame. Xox

It's your birthday week big brother... Approaching the day we always celebrated together...I am praying that in Heaven your birthday week is as special as you always wanted it to be here on Earth! I am thinking about you and still feel numb because of your absence...please visit me in my dreams. I love you... Nee Nee

Hey Buddy came across a photo the other day and it brought back great memories. Thank you so much Mark for being a great friend and mentor. Always thinking of you.

 I was deeply saddened to hear of this news recently. Having been a student of Marks it was quite the honor to know him and call him a friend.  He was a great great man!  Knowing mark he's up there protecting all his family and friends and holding down those white pearly gates!

Rest in peace brother

Thinking of you big brother...wondering how you are.  I know it was you...the brave and beautiful butterfly that insisted on sitting on the motor of the lawn mower throughout the duration of my outside chores.  Thank you for hanging out with me on a sunny San Diego morning.  I only wish I could have hugged you and told you how much I miss you.  I stopped by the cemetery today and blew you and dad a kiss.  It's been 8 months that dad has been with you in Heaven.  Tell him I love him and please come see me again. xoxo Always, Nee Nee

I know you're shining down on me from heaven, and that you always will.  I miss you

Every milestone seems to be more difficult than the last. The first birthday, first thanksgiving, first christmas without you..they just don't get easier. Today marks the one year anniversary of your first year in Heaven and I have shed as many tears today as I did a year ago, if not more.  My heart aches for you still - I miss my soul mate and best friend. I have been lost in your photos and old love letters and cards this week - just seeing your handwriting hurts my heart -but reading your words of love, devotion and support have help comfort my heart during this difficult time. I was so fortunate and blessed to be your girl. Keep watching over me, babe. I feel you at times - I see the signs you send. I am grateful for them - they give me hope that one day we will be in each other arms again. Love you to the moon and back. Xoxo

A year has passed and not a day goes by that I don't think about you... Sometimes I find myself talking to you as if you will reply back. My life will never be the same without you... And I know in some special way you are still watching over me just like you always did. I never had to worry about feeling protected with you in my life... Now I have an angel... Until we meet again big brother, a piece of my heart is in heaven with you. Always, Cyndie... Or as you always called me... Nee Nee

Mark, It's been a year since your passing, and I find myself missing you more now than ever before You will always be in my thoughts....

16 of the hardest months of my life...I miss you endlessly...my life was blessed with you but will never be the same without you...

Tears still flow easily...I miss you so much. Gone 11 months and it still feels like yesterday at times. I don't believe my heart will ever heal.  I will spend the rest of my life missing you, babe.  I love you always. Xoxo

Finding it difficult to face a holiday without you big brother knowing that last year we were together...I find solace in knowing that you are with dad and that you are both with us in spirit but I miss the physical you so very much.  I promise to make sure that the army chow is made thick enough for the spoon to stand on its own and I promise to make sure there are little meatballs in the turkey soup.  The antipasto will be made just the way you liked it and so will the mashed potatoes.  I love you big brother and am thankful for all the years I had with you.  Give dad a hug from me and tell him that I will miss him at the head of the table this year. Xoxox

I miss you terribly and am thinking of you always. I love you, Marko. I love you with all that I am. Life really sucks without you, babe.  What I would do for just another hour or two with you. This time of year is so hard…..

I was looking for the maricopa tactical website to find a date for my wife and I to catch a CCW class with him when I saw this.  He taught me how to shoot my AR just last year.  An absolutely wonderful person who will be missed by many.  I am saddened by this news.  To his family and those in his life, you have my deepest condolences.  

Sincerly Tim N.

I just saw this yesterday. Mark was my first firearms instructor many years ago. I have not seen him for years, but was considering taking another class from him. He was a great guy and although I did not know him on a personal level, I was very sad to read about his passing. I enjoyed the classes and his fun personality very much. I am so sorry for your loss.

Love you big brother, always have, always will xox

Yesterday was our 4 year anniversary. I am happy that I got to  visit you and spend the day with your mom and aunt. Your family is incredible and I feel blessed to have them in my life. On January 9th this year you asked me to be yours forever and of course I said yes. When we kissed that day our souls became one. I can still feel that kiss and pray that I always will. I will love you for all eternity and can't wait to one day be in your arms again.  Missing you beyond words today and always. Xoxo

Hard to believe that you are gone 7 months.  Not a day goes by that I'm not thinking of you, not picturing your contagious smile, not wondering..."what would my brother tell me to do"...You are in my heart and soul big brother and I will love you always.

"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.".  .....John 15:18
mark, I miss you so much, still....but yet, I know God came and gave you the most blessed gift of all....He gave you comfort, just like He comforts me, every day I have trouble accepting you're gone.....I have alot of days like that.....I miss you. I've missed you, forever, it seems......I do believe, I'll be in love with you, for the rest of my life......

Dear Big Brother,
I thought of you today, but that's nothing new.  I thought about you this morning, last night, yesterday, and all the days and moments before that too.  I think of you in silence, and I often speak your name in daily conversations like you are still here, I talk to your picture on my desk often and ask you for advice and how you are doing.  Today I shared your picture with a class full of fourth graders and told them that you were my best friend and that I missed you deeply but I keep you close to my heart.  I wanted them to know that my brother is a big part of who I am today and that I was fortunate to have someone who loved me and always protected me from harm.  I miss you and of course am thinking of you as I always do.  Give my dad a big hug for me and tell him I love him and miss him too and hope that he is comfortable and peaceful in Heaven with you xoxox

Hey Mark
Just thinking of you my friend. As I continue training I know you are looking down from Heaven in support. In the short time we became friends your influence and guidance will always be with me.

As you comprehend these profound losses, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens...

"The teaching I ask you to accept is easy; the load I give you to carry is light."....Matthew 11:30

God in Heaven has united two of His most favorite children. It is so phenomenally hard for us to see through our tears sometimes, all the time, sometimes, but I know, He gives me, us, the strength, to go on....It's so hard to imagine, going on, as if the world hasn't lost not one, but two, wonderfully, blessed, people, but He gives us strength, and we will be reunited in Heaven, together, all of us, one day...all we need do, is have faith and trust....may you look to Him, Ms. Volpone, and the entire family, and all of us, who loved them so dearly....we will be reunited one day....God Bless

God's promise
God never promised a life without pain,  laughter without tears or sun without rain
but he did promise strength for the day comfort for the tears and the light for the way,
and for all who believe in his heaven above he rewards their faith in his everlasting love

To Mrs. Volpone and Family,
I am deeply saddened by your loss of another loved one.  wishing you peace to bring comfort,  courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts
May they both rest in peace...

Give dad a hug for me Marko and tell him that I'm happy you both can throw the football back and forth to one another once again.  Just wish I could watch and be your cheerleader like I always was.  Even though I'm so far away, I'll always be your cheerleader xoxo my love to you both in heaven

You have someone so special with you in Heaven now. I know you were waiting with open arms to welcome him too. I imagine you will soon share a Sambuca with 3 coffee beans and watch a John Wayne movie together. I'm heartbroken for your family's loss but am comforted with the thought of you two together. Give Poppy a hug and kiss from me.  I love you, babe. I miss you and think of you every single day.

Thanks for teaching me over 11 years ago.

I was blessed to have you for 50 years of my life... So very, very blessed.. Thank you for watching over me then and now xox

Beautiful mark, you were so loved, by so many people, all of us in our own special ways with you........may you look down from Heaven, and remember the sweet memories we all gave you, as we all hold fast, to the memories, you blessed each and every one of us with.....God Bless you, as you sit beside Him.  I know, you are thinking of each of us, with goodness and love.

God will bless in perfect peace
The heart that hurts and bleeds
For in the lonely times of grief,
He plants his precious seed

You are dearly missed Mark...

Marko you were a special friend to me when I needed  one. I can't believe you are gone, I just found out.  My prayers and condolences to your family, you will be missed.

Whatever our souls are made of, his & mine are the same.
- Emily Bronte

Dear Lord please comfort those in grief, love them, lift them, give relief for loss they've suffered, sadness felt; make 
this sorrow slowly melt.


Lord, let happy memories ease, creating peace like a gentle 
breeze, and as you help them make it through, draw them closer, lord to you.

Mark, may you continue to rest in peace...

If love was water...I'd give you the sea... thinking of you and missing you more than words can say xox

If I had a single flower everytime I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden...  I miss you deeply...

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever"....Psalms 23:6
i know you are with our Father, i know you are smiling and looking down and watching over us, and i know you're even more beautiful then when i saw you last, but i can't help but miss you more and more, every single day....

I dropped a tear in the ocean. The day you find it Mark is the day I will stop missing you...

A part of my heart he took with him
but his love he left me to keep.
So we will never really be parted
the bond between us too deep.

Missing you but know that our everlasting love will reunite us one day again. I love you and miss you with all my heart, babe. I need you on a daily basis. Please keep watching over me.

"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted"...Matthew 5:4   ...
i know God doesn't like to see His children suffer, that's why He took you to be with Him.....but for those of us left behind, until the day we can all be together, well, i just wish He'd make time go a little faster...faster so i may be able to be with you sooner, mark....send me your beautiful smile, and blow me a kiss, so that during my continued waiting and mourning, i can feel you right next to me...God Bless

To the Volpone Family,
A late letter of condolences, my very best wishes to you and your family.
Dave Fabela 
Class of 79'

I think about you each and everyday....wishing you were here....

I think about you each and everyday Mark... Wishing  you were here...

Happy Birthday Mark...

You will always be in my 
thoughts and prayers, and forever have a special place in my heart.  I miss you and always will...

I picked up the phone to call you this morning...I always tried to be the first "ring a ling" in the morning on your birthday.  Instead I looked up at the clear blue sky and pictured your beautiful blue eyes and your amazing smile and I knew that Heaven was going to be a happy place today with your birthday to celebrate.  I love you big brother and wish you happiness, good health, and an abundance of love up in Heaven.  XOX

To The Volpone Family

On your brother's and son's birthday, may you find peace and comfort in the love of family and strength in the caring words of friends...

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Mark Robert Volpone

April 19, 1962 – February 24, 2013

Mt. View Mortuary & Cemetery

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