Mark Gaston, 64, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in his sleep on June 22, 2015, after spending a perfect Father's Day with his family. Mark is survived by his wonderful wife of 38 years, Jeannie (nee Wands) and his daughters Lauren and Kerri. Mark was a father, husband, brother, uncle, and friend who knew everything, loved sarcasm, and could always be counted on for a witty rebuttle followed by a huge, infectious laugh.

Born on January 11, 1951, in Arlington, VA, Mark was the second oldest of 7 children who grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx. He is preceded by his parents John & Marie, and his brother Paul. He is also survived by his siblings, Roger, Cynthia, Valerie, Barry, and Ken, and a ton of nieces and nephews.

Mark played football for Spellman High School ('69) and Iona College, where he made amazing friends that would serve as extended family for the rest of his life. Mark met his love, Jeannie, through one of those friends in 1972.

After Iona, Mark went on to work in the financial realm of the advertising industry, first at Benton & Bowles, followed by 22 years at Grey. In 1984 he and Jeannie moved to White Plains where they raised their daughters, entertained friends & family, and he kept the most beautifully manicured lawn in The Highlands.

Mark loved to golf, fish, boat, watch football, ski, hunt, play cards with his buddies, and share his vast breadth of knowledge with anyone who'd listen.

A memorial mass in his honor will take place at Our Lady of Sorrows Church at 11:00 AM on Saturday, followed by music, beers, laughs and general joyousness in the Arrigoni Chapel at Iona College from 1-5 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please crack a Coors Light, listen to Red Solo Cup, and make a donation to The Wounded Warriors Project in his honor.