Mark Steven Gariepy
December 1, 1960 ~ April 13, 2019
Mark Steven Gariepy (age 58) of Vienna, VA passed away on April 13, 2019 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Nancy Sommer Gariepy; devoted father of Michelle and Nicholas Gariepy; loving son of George Gariepy of Ocala, Fl and the late Dolores Gariepy; caring brother of Sharon Hanson (Pat); four brother and sister in-laws; seven nieces and nephews; and a wide circle of extended family and friends. Mark graduated from Bishop Ireton in Alexandria, VA and the College of William and Mary.
How can words describe the wonderful, beautiful life of an incredible man? The truth is, they can’t. Mark was a lover of life. Through ups and downs he always had a smile on his face. Mark was always first to remind us of life’s many blessings. There were so many things that he cherished, but above all, he had an unconditional love for his family. He was Nancy’s absolute best friend. They balanced each other out in all the right ways. They were so blessed to have over 25 years of a prosperous marriage. Their many days were filled with laughter and love. Mark was the perfect parent to Michelle and Nicholas. He taught them to work hard, love each other, and be confident in themselves. Mark was always present at sports games, dance competitions, and school events. If his children loved something, he loved it, too. Mark was proud of them every day, and he will always watch over them as they continue to grow into poised, resilient, and optimistic adults.
Mark loved his family. He had a close relationship with his proud parents, George (from Ocala, FL) and Dolores (who he joined in heaven) and his only sibling, Sharon. George and Mark loved playing golf with each other here and in Ocala. George said “he was a pretty good golfer except when he let me win.” Many holidays were full of love and laughter with Sharon and her husband, Pat and their wonderful children Patrick and Julie. Mark also leaves behind other loving in-laws, Susie and Jeff, and Ed and Tracy and his other amazing nieces and nephews, Andrew, William, Jillian, Claire, and Allison when he could. Their geographical distance did not interfere with the love he had for them. Mark also had a special relationship with his mother-in-law, Storrow Sommer, and his late father-in-law, Al Sommer.
Mark was kind to everyone he met, treating all with love and respect. He had countless, wonderful friends many of which shared his love for golf and were envious of his hole-in-one.
Mark was a well-respected, self-made computer consultant. From a young age, Mark had an entrepreneurial spirit and the determination to achieve his goals. He pursued his dreams and built his own company, TechInfo. For his entire professional career, Mark worked for himself. People say, “It’s hard to be humble when you’re from the College of William and Mary,” but somehow, he managed that, too.
Mark also had many personal passions. He loved to learn and share his knowledge with anyone willing to listen. In his free time, he was always reading a book or listening to a podcast—his family was sure to hear all about his most recent knowledge at the dinner table. Mark was also a lover of games. In addition to golf, he loved playing games with Nancy; almost every night, you could find them playing pinochle, backgammon, or bananagrams. Winning or losing was never the point; he simply loved to play and spend time with the people he loved most. He also loved classic rock, smooth jazz, and, of course, Jimmy Buffett, whom he got to see live several times with friends and family.
In tough times, Mark was always a shoulder to lean on. He never looked at something as a problem—just an opportunity for a solution. When we remember Mark, remember his love for life, his joyful laugh, and his unrelenting strengths. In these times and in the tough times to come, we ask you to channel his strength and carry on his unwavering optimism. Mark was a great man, and he will be loved and missed for eternity by all those who had the blessing to be a part of his life.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 17 from 4-8 at Money & King Funeral Home, 171Maple Ave, W., Vienna, VA. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 18, 11:00 AM, at the Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Road, Vienna, VA 22180.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to The College of William and Mary, giving.wm.edu, or Save the Children Long Island Council, P.O. Box 38, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724.
How can words describe the wonderful, beautiful life of an incredible man? The truth is, they can’t. Mark was a lover of life. Through ups and downs he always had a smile on his face. Mark was always first to remind us of life’s many blessings. There were so many things that he cherished, but above all, he had an unconditional love for his family. He was Nancy’s absolute best friend. They balanced each other out in all the right ways. They were so blessed to have over 25 years of a prosperous marriage. Their many days were filled with laughter and love. Mark was the perfect parent to Michelle and Nicholas. He taught them to work hard, love each other, and be confident in themselves. Mark was always present at sports games, dance competitions, and school events. If his children loved something, he loved it, too. Mark was proud of them every day, and he will always watch over them as they continue to grow into poised, resilient, and optimistic adults.
Mark loved his family. He had a close relationship with his proud parents, George (from Ocala, FL) and Dolores (who he joined in heaven) and his only sibling, Sharon. George and Mark loved playing golf with each other here and in Ocala. George said “he was a pretty good golfer except when he let me win.” Many holidays were full of love and laughter with Sharon and her husband, Pat and their wonderful children Patrick and Julie. Mark also leaves behind other loving in-laws, Susie and Jeff, and Ed and Tracy and his other amazing nieces and nephews, Andrew, William, Jillian, Claire, and Allison when he could. Their geographical distance did not interfere with the love he had for them. Mark also had a special relationship with his mother-in-law, Storrow Sommer, and his late father-in-law, Al Sommer.
Mark was kind to everyone he met, treating all with love and respect. He had countless, wonderful friends many of which shared his love for golf and were envious of his hole-in-one.
Mark was a well-respected, self-made computer consultant. From a young age, Mark had an entrepreneurial spirit and the determination to achieve his goals. He pursued his dreams and built his own company, TechInfo. For his entire professional career, Mark worked for himself. People say, “It’s hard to be humble when you’re from the College of William and Mary,” but somehow, he managed that, too.
Mark also had many personal passions. He loved to learn and share his knowledge with anyone willing to listen. In his free time, he was always reading a book or listening to a podcast—his family was sure to hear all about his most recent knowledge at the dinner table. Mark was also a lover of games. In addition to golf, he loved playing games with Nancy; almost every night, you could find them playing pinochle, backgammon, or bananagrams. Winning or losing was never the point; he simply loved to play and spend time with the people he loved most. He also loved classic rock, smooth jazz, and, of course, Jimmy Buffett, whom he got to see live several times with friends and family.
In tough times, Mark was always a shoulder to lean on. He never looked at something as a problem—just an opportunity for a solution. When we remember Mark, remember his love for life, his joyful laugh, and his unrelenting strengths. In these times and in the tough times to come, we ask you to channel his strength and carry on his unwavering optimism. Mark was a great man, and he will be loved and missed for eternity by all those who had the blessing to be a part of his life.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 17 from 4-8 at Money & King Funeral Home, 171Maple Ave, W., Vienna, VA. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 18, 11:00 AM, at the Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Road, Vienna, VA 22180.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to The College of William and Mary, giving.wm.edu, or Save the Children Long Island Council, P.O. Box 38, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724.
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We are sadden of the passing of your husband , father , to your two children. to Mark father and to his sister Sharon and Pat and family. our thoughts and prayers are with at this time. God will be with you in the days ahead. God bless you and family . Rear Admiral and Mrs Grant A Sharp. We are goods friends of Donna Wall .
I shared an office with Mark in the early 90s working for PRC when we both supported the Super Minicomputer program. I learned so much from him and he was always so patient with all of the questions I had around Web technologies. Mark and a small group of us would go to lunch on a regular basis and just talk about life and enjoy some laughs; he always had a big smile on his face when he spoke about Nancy. I must add that he was always sharply dressed and I especially remember the nice shoes he wore. 🙂 May God Bless you Mark and your entire family. Rest In Peace my Friend. – Jeff Harding
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Tom and I have really enjoyed Marks sense of humor and that infectious laugh. He will be sorely missed. Jan Janes/Tom Leaton
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What a beautifully written tribute to Mark. It captures him perfectly. He will be sorely missed by so many in the Vienna community. Hugs and love to you all.
I’m sorry for your loss. While words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one, we look forward to the time when words will fail to capture the joy of seeing them again. John 5:28,29.
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“May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave everlasting comfort and good hope by means of undeserved kindness, comfort your hearts and make you firm.”—2 Thess. 2:16, 17.
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Michelle-I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. What a wonderful life he built with your family, and what a wonderful legacy he left for you to remember him by. May your memories of him sustain you in the difficult days ahead, and give you comfort and peace. Much love, Joan Walsh (Cunningham Park ES)
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I will forever remember your kindness and laughter, and I will keep chuckling about our hugs…Mark hugs vs Barb hugs. A good man. You were an exemplary man. RIP.