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Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Monday, January 2, 2017 from 4-8 PM.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 beginning 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park.
Mark Parno, retired Fire Captain of Passaic Fire Department and long time resident of Passaic NJ and Wayne NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, surrounded by the comfort of his loving family. He was 79 years old.
Mark was the beloved husband of his high school sweetheart, Islay "Scotty" (nee Raeburn) for 59 years; loving father to their four children, Kim and husband Patrick Russo of Wayne, Mark and wife Barbara Parno, of Hackettstown, Cheryl and husband Bill Annicaro of Wayne, and Scott Parno of Wanaque. Mark and Scotty adored their five grandchildren, Jesse Sapanaro, Cne' Russo, Kim-Ashley Sapanaro, Patrick Russo and Alexandra Annicaro.
Mark was born on November 3, 1937, son of the late Nicholas Parnofiello and Corinne (nee Van Hoven). Mark was the beloved brother of Marjorie and husband John Miskovsky; and dear uncle of John Miskovsky. Mark grew up in Passaic and graduated from Passaic High School in 1955.
Mark enjoyed the Meadowlands Racetrack and trips to Atlantic City, and was also an avid pool player. As Fire Captain, he supervised safety at the Capitol Theatre of Passaic for several years. He formed unlikely friendships with many of the great artists of that time. Mark's compassionate nature shined through while caring for and training the Parno Family's Great Danes and Collies, some of his favorite friends and companions.
In his spare time, at the Firehouse, while waiting for an alarm to sound or at home with his kids, Mark enjoyed playing cards, especially Black Jack and Poker. He taught the children by showing them how to place penny bets on the family's dining room table, Mark cherished these memories of his children and would often tell stories of these very special games of their childhood.
Mark joined the Passaic Fire Department in 1965. He rose to the rank of Captain on March 31, 1977 and had served with distinction. Mark graciously dedicated 30-years of entrusted service to the city of Passaic before his retirement. He had a true heart for the people of Passaic, especially those whose lives and homes were devastated by fire.
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Monday, January 2, 2017 from 4-8 PM.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 beginning 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park.
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Monday, January 2, 2017 from 4-8 PM.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 beginning 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park.
Mark Parno, retired Fire Captain of Passaic Fire Department and long time resident of Passaic NJ and Wayne NJ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, surrounded by the comfort of his loving family. He was 79 years old.
Mark was the beloved husband of his high school sweetheart, Islay "Scotty" (nee Raeburn) for 59 years; loving father to their four children, Kim and husband Patrick Russo of Wayne, Mark and wife Barbara Parno, of Hackettstown, Cheryl and husband Bill Annicaro of Wayne, and Scott Parno of Wanaque. Mark and Scotty adored their five grandchildren, Jesse Sapanaro, Cne' Russo, Kim-Ashley Sapanaro, Patrick Russo and Alexandra Annicaro.
Mark was born on November 3, 1937, son of the late Nicholas Parnofiello and Corinne (nee Van Hoven). Mark was the beloved brother of Marjorie and husband John Miskovsky; and dear uncle of John Miskovsky. Mark grew up in Passaic and graduated from Passaic High School in 1955.
Mark enjoyed the Meadowlands Racetrack and trips to Atlantic City, and was also an avid pool player. As Fire Captain, he supervised safety at the Capitol Theatre of Passaic for several years. He formed unlikely friendships with many of the great artists of that time. Mark's compassionate nature shined through while caring for and training the Parno Family's Great Danes and Collies, some of his favorite friends and companions.
In his spare time, at the Firehouse, while waiting for an alarm to sound or at home with his kids, Mark enjoyed playing cards, especially Black Jack and Poker. He taught the children by showing them how to place penny bets on the family's dining room table, Mark cherished these memories of his children and would often tell stories of these very special games of their childhood.
Mark joined the Passaic Fire Department in 1965. He rose to the rank of Captain on March 31, 1977 and had served with distinction. Mark graciously dedicated 30-years of entrusted service to the city of Passaic before his retirement. He had a true heart for the people of Passaic, especially those whose lives and homes were devastated by fire.
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