Joseph Mark Sherwood

joseph sherwood
JOSEPH MARK SHERWOOD

April 4, 1955 - June 6, 2020

On June 6, 2020, Joseph Mark Sherwood passed away at the age of 65 of cancer. Mark was the beloved and cherished husband of 43 years to Kathleen and proud and devoted father to Mary. He is also survived by his brother David (Mary Anne), his niece Dana Sherwood-Bukvic (Alen), his sisters-in-law Barbara Sykes and Jeanette Sykes, his aunts Dot Birch and Judy Harlow and his uncle Lin Willis, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Marjorie and Joseph Sherwood.

Mark was born on April 4, 1955 and spent his early childhood living in Oakton, Virginia until the family moved to Vienna, Virginia in 1968. Mark was a 1974 graduate of James Madison High School where he met his future wife, Kathleen Sykes. They were married in 1976 and settled in Falls Church, Virginia for 22 years before moving to Vienna in 1998.

Mark began his 43 year career with the Town of Vienna the day after high school graduation. He advanced his career from laborer to Operations Superintendent in the Public Works Department, retiring in 2017. He was known as “Reds” among fellow employees, a nickname given to him by his father. He and his brother Duke (David) worked alongside their father for many productive years. Collectively, the Sherwood family served the Town of Vienna for over 100 years.

Mark was a lifelong member of the local Disciples of Christ Church, faithfully serving as deacon for all of his adult life.

Mark had a servant’s heart, loyal, dependable and lovingly dedicated. He was always willing and able to lend a hand or take charge where needed. There are no words to describe how much he will be missed.



A private graveside service will be held.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) @ hearingloss.org, as Mark lived with severe hearing loss for more than half his life, or the American Cancer Society @ cancer.org.

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  1. Danny Henry and Reds (Mark) worked at Town of Vienna together for years, becoming friends that worked together, Danny started calling him his PARTNER. They partnered to get the jobs done…. RIP –PARTNER…. you will be missed

  2. Many childhood to adult life memories include the Sherwoods, and I cherish them all. From celebrating the 4th of July together, to roller skating in the basement- I was ALWAYS excited to go to the Sherwoods. Mr. Sherwood was like an Uncle to me, and he will absolutely be missed. I love you all, as if you were part of the Munse family! I have you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please accept my condolences, and know the Munse/Torres family is always here for you. ?

  3. My Mother and Father, Cindi and Robert Munse, have been friends with Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood my entire life. They met a couple of years after graduating high school. I have come to realize ‘good people’ are hard to come by. The Sherwood’s aren’t just good people, they are Great People! I am very thankful my parents have always loved and cherished the Sherwood’s, because I got to see their beautiful friendship and have Mary in my life! Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood have always been beyond cherry, welcoming and caring. They didn’t feel just like, “my parent’s friends.” They felt as if they where apart of our family! I remember going over to their house for 4th of July, playing in their basement before it was finished, haha and of course they where always around for Cook outs and big life events for my siblings and I. When my family, the Johnsons, travel to Va for a visit, the Sherwoods where always on the list of folks to see! I am so glad Mr. Sherwood got to meet and spend some time with my two daughters, husband and dog. A couple years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood gave our oldest a book, “If You Give a Pig a Pancake” and it is still one of their favorites. It makes me smile every time they pull it out to read. Writing this I found myself at a loss for words. I am flooded with happy memories and saddened at the same time for the loss and heart break for Mrs. Sherwood, Mary and all of their friends and family. I’ll miss hearing about what kind of wood Mr. Sherwood has for my Dad and him to chop up and all the silly things they would laugh about. But, my spirit is lifted in knowing he is in Heaven and he is no longer in pain! I will never forget him and I am so very thankful for each time I got to see him! Melissa (Munse) Johnson

  4. Mark was a dedicated family man, wonderful friend, and a role model to my son. He had this dry sense of humor that came out unexpectedly at times. Playing golf, 4th of July parties, and many meals are my best memories with him. He will be missed forever. The Cahoon Family

  5. Kathleen, I’m so sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless Delia C. (Caldwell) Andrews

  6. I am so sorry for your loss. I met Mark nearly 42 years ago when Jeanette and I became friends. Mark was that big brother that teased and had fun with Jeanette and me. I admired Mark’s dedication to his family and his servanthood to all. Our love & prayers are with your entire family.

  7. Have many fond memories going to the home of his parents out in the country. Cook outs, go cart riding, and a very big garden. Wish I had been in contact with him more often. I’m so sorry that he passed at such a young age. My love and condolences to his wife and daughter. Leslie Curtis White

  8. Mark always had a great work ethic and balanced commitment to his family and community. I will always remember him as a brother of Vienna and our prayers for peace and comfort go out to the entire extended family.


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