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September 19, 2023
Services
The family invites everyone to celebrate Mark's life on Sunday, September 24, 2023 between the hours of 1-5pm at the Waterside Restaurant, 7800 B River Rd, North Bergen, NJ. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Sunday, September 24 during the celebration of life at the Restaurant.
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Mark Wieseltier, age 74, of Wayne, New Jersey.
Mark passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19th 2023 surrounded by the loving care of his family.
Mark was one of four children, born in New York City to Milton and Yetta Wieseltier. He entered this world with his twin brother, Harvey Wieseltier. At the age of three Mark’s family moved to Clifton, New Jersey where he enjoyed the next ten years of his childhood. At thirteen Mark’s family settled in Passaic, New Jersey. There Mark made life-long friends while attending Passaic High School. He graduated from Passaic High School in 1967.
The only thing Mark enjoyed more than spending time with his family was baseball. Mark’s passion for baseball began as a child. As a young boy he excelled at baseball. He began playing baseball on the Babe Ruth Little League team and continued playing baseball throughout high school.
After graduating from Passaic High School Mark enrolled at Rutgers University.
While at Rutgers, Mark heard the call to serve his country and enlisted in the United States Army. He served proudly and honorably.
After being honorably discharged from the military, Mark returned to Rutgers University to complete his education. Mark graduated from Rutgers University in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in biological science. Following his graduation from Rutgers, Mark quickly found employment as a pharmaceutical sales representative with Curtin Matheson Scientific.
One evening in the spring of 1984 at TGI Fridays, Mark met an attractive, kind, young lady by the name of Mary Ann Santora. The two instantly hit it off and began dating. Mark was a planner, later in life he would unabashedly confess he planned to spend a lifetime with Mary Ann from the very first evening they met. His persistence was evident, as he always made plans for their next date the minute he picked her up. As fate would have it, they fell in love and on August 2nd 1986 the couple joined together as husband and wife at an unforgettable reception at the Town and Campus in West Orange, New Jersey.
The newlyweds settled in Pines Lake, a close-knit lake community nestled in Wayne, which they called home ever since. While residing in Pines Lake, Mark and Mary Ann welcomed their one and only daughter, Ashley. Mark truly cherished watching his daughter grow up in Wayne and was involved in every aspect of her life. His pride was unsurpassed as he warmly shared her accomplishments with any and all who would listen. Mark often gushed ‘he hit the lottery’ when he and Mary Ann were blessed with Ashley. Mark was the loudest cheerleader in the stands of Ashley’s life and his voice will be deeply missed. Mark loved watching the relationship flourish between his daughter and son-in-law Adam. Mark loved Adam like a son and was over-joyed when Adam asked Mark for Ashley’s hand in marriage. Mark loved spending time at his daughter and son-in-law’s house, watching Yankees’ games outside, while listening to the Beatles as boats passed on the lake. He loved visiting and playing tug with his grand-puppy Hudson. Mark was a pillar in his community bringing friends and family together throughout his years in the Pines Lake community, attending many parties and watching several generations go through the summer program at the beach. He could be seen daily strolling the neighborhood with his beloved dog Bailey.
For the last twenty years, Mark was a real estate agent for Weichert Real Estate in Wayne, New Jersey. Mark and his wife, Mary Ann, lovingly known as the M&Ms, worked as a close team until his retirement earlier this year. Mark enjoyed serving clients and helping his clients find their forever homes or new investment properties.
Mark served as a member of the Wayne Rotary Club. While serving as President of the Wayne Rotary Club Mark dressed-up as Santa Claus to provide the seniors with Christmas in July, he lavished the seniors with gifts, joy and festivities during the hot summer month. Mark enjoyed playing golf every day he could, oftentimes playing and walking thirty-six holes in one day in his early years. His love of baseball remained throughout his life. Mark was a truly devoted NY Yankees fan, Mickey Mantle being his favorite player. Mark fondly reflected attending games during his childhood with his father and brothers and recalled the first time he attended a game seeing the stadium in living color. He made it a ritual to attend a number of games each season. Two of his most memorable games attended were Derek Jeter's final game and a 2022 playoff game.
Aside from all of Mark's talents, hobbies, and interests, his greatest passion was for his family. Nothing in the world meant more to Mark than spending time with, and providing for his family. He and his wife Mary Ann cherished thirty-eight years of loving and loyal marriage together, including twenty years as partners at Weichert Realtors. He enjoyed time spent with family for holidays and Sunday dinner, mostly looking forward to the poker game that would ensue when he would enjoy the banter with the guys.
He treasured his yearly family vacations, periodically enjoying trips and cruises to various destinations such as Aruba, St Martin, Bermuda, Hawaii, Italy, Greece, and other Caribbean and European locations. He enjoyed numerous trips to the Jersey Shore. He loved to walk on the boardwalk and join his daughter, nieces and nephews on the rides.
Everyone who met Mark genuinely and truly enjoyed his company. He had a wonderfully explosive sense of humor and had a talent to captivate an audience of any age with his stories and jokes. In his later years he ventured into standup comedy at a local cafe, but his most loyal fan base remained his family, who looked forward to his jokes every time they saw him.
He was a dependable, supportive, patient man, who never missed a family gathering or milestone. Mark was the first on the dance floor at family events and was the loudest voice in the room each time ‘Shout’ hit the speakers. He was always there to lend a hand or accomplish whatever Santora feat or logistical undertaking arose. He enjoyed his time with the “Golden Girls”, creating many fond memories with his sister-in-law and mother-in-law over the years. Without question, he would drive the trio to Foxwoods in Connecticut.
Mark was blessed to spend the last few months taking care of his grandson, Avery two days a week. Avery quickly developed a deep love for his Pops, always having a smile on his face when Pops was in the room. Pops enjoyed watching his first swim lessons and outings at The Little Gym. Avery loved chasing Pops around in the car he bought him. Mark’s ability to light up a room lives on in Avery.
Mark will forever be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and especially loving grandfather. He touched the lives of many people and will be sincerely missed by everyone who knew him.
Mark is survived by his wife Mary Ann (nee Santora) of Pines Lake in Wayne, his daughter Ashley Wieseltier and her husband Adam Tett also of Pines Lake, one grandson Avery Mark Tett of Pines Lake, one brother Harvey Wieseltier and his wife Margarita of Guadalajara, Mexico, his sister-in-law Helen Lavelle of Pines Lake, his brother-in-law Salvatore Santora of Bloomfield, NJ, his mother-in-law Angela Santora of Lodi, NJ, and many nieces and nephews who adored him. He was predeceased by his brother Ross Weiss, his sister Beverly Friedentag, his parents Milton and Yetta Wieseltier, and his father-in-law Joseph Santora.
Mark was given precious years of borrowed time due to the generous gift of blood donors, therefore those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donating blood to their local blood drives, or making a donation to the MDS Foundation, 4573 South Broad St, Suite 150, Yardville, NJ 08620
To schedule a blood donation please visit redcrossblood.org.
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The family invites everyone to celebrate Mark's life on Sunday, September 24, 2023 between the hours of 1-5pm at the Waterside Restaurant, 7800 B River Rd, North Bergen, NJ. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Sunday, September 24 during the celebration of life at the Restaurant.
September 19, 2023
Services
The family invites everyone to celebrate Mark's life on Sunday, September 24, 2023 between the hours of 1-5pm at the Waterside Restaurant, 7800 B River Rd, North Bergen, NJ. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Sunday, September 24 during the celebration of life at the Restaurant.
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Mark Wieseltier, age 74, of Wayne, New Jersey.
Mark passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19th 2023 surrounded by the loving care of his family.
Mark was one of four children, born in New York City to Milton and Yetta Wieseltier. He entered this world with his twin brother, Harvey Wieseltier. At the age of three Mark’s family moved to Clifton, New Jersey where he enjoyed the next ten years of his childhood. At thirteen Mark’s family settled in Passaic, New Jersey. There Mark made life-long friends while attending Passaic High School. He graduated from Passaic High School in 1967.
The only thing Mark enjoyed more than spending time with his family was baseball. Mark’s passion for baseball began as a child. As a young boy he excelled at baseball. He began playing baseball on the Babe Ruth Little League team and continued playing baseball throughout high school.
After graduating from Passaic High School Mark enrolled at Rutgers University.
While at Rutgers, Mark heard the call to serve his country and enlisted in the United States Army. He served proudly and honorably.
After being honorably discharged from the military, Mark returned to Rutgers University to complete his education. Mark graduated from Rutgers University in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in biological science. Following his graduation from Rutgers, Mark quickly found employment as a pharmaceutical sales representative with Curtin Matheson Scientific.
One evening in the spring of 1984 at TGI Fridays, Mark met an attractive, kind, young lady by the name of Mary Ann Santora. The two instantly hit it off and began dating. Mark was a planner, later in life he would unabashedly confess he planned to spend a lifetime with Mary Ann from the very first evening they met. His persistence was evident, as he always made plans for their next date the minute he picked her up. As fate would have it, they fell in love and on August 2nd 1986 the couple joined together as husband and wife at an unforgettable reception at the Town and Campus in West Orange, New Jersey.
The newlyweds settled in Pines Lake, a close-knit lake community nestled in Wayne, which they called home ever since. While residing in Pines Lake, Mark and Mary Ann welcomed their one and only daughter, Ashley. Mark truly cherished watching his daughter grow up in Wayne and was involved in every aspect of her life. His pride was unsurpassed as he warmly shared her accomplishments with any and all who would listen. Mark often gushed ‘he hit the lottery’ when he and Mary Ann were blessed with Ashley. Mark was the loudest cheerleader in the stands of Ashley’s life and his voice will be deeply missed. Mark loved watching the relationship flourish between his daughter and son-in-law Adam. Mark loved Adam like a son and was over-joyed when Adam asked Mark for Ashley’s hand in marriage. Mark loved spending time at his daughter and son-in-law’s house, watching Yankees’ games outside, while listening to the Beatles as boats passed on the lake. He loved visiting and playing tug with his grand-puppy Hudson. Mark was a pillar in his community bringing friends and family together throughout his years in the Pines Lake community, attending many parties and watching several generations go through the summer program at the beach. He could be seen daily strolling the neighborhood with his beloved dog Bailey.
For the last twenty years, Mark was a real estate agent for Weichert Real Estate in Wayne, New Jersey. Mark and his wife, Mary Ann, lovingly known as the M&Ms, worked as a close team until his retirement earlier this year. Mark enjoyed serving clients and helping his clients find their forever homes or new investment properties.
Mark served as a member of the Wayne Rotary Club. While serving as President of the Wayne Rotary Club Mark dressed-up as Santa Claus to provide the seniors with Christmas in July, he lavished the seniors with gifts, joy and festivities during the hot summer month. Mark enjoyed playing golf every day he could, oftentimes playing and walking thirty-six holes in one day in his early years. His love of baseball remained throughout his life. Mark was a truly devoted NY Yankees fan, Mickey Mantle being his favorite player. Mark fondly reflected attending games during his childhood with his father and brothers and recalled the first time he attended a game seeing the stadium in living color. He made it a ritual to attend a number of games each season. Two of his most memorable games attended were Derek Jeter's final game and a 2022 playoff game.
Aside from all of Mark's talents, hobbies, and interests, his greatest passion was for his family. Nothing in the world meant more to Mark than spending time with, and providing for his family. He and his wife Mary Ann cherished thirty-eight years of loving and loyal marriage together, including twenty years as partners at Weichert Realtors. He enjoyed time spent with family for holidays and Sunday dinner, mostly looking forward to the poker game that would ensue when he would enjoy the banter with the guys.
He treasured his yearly family vacations, periodically enjoying trips and cruises to various destinations such as Aruba, St Martin, Bermuda, Hawaii, Italy, Greece, and other Caribbean and European locations. He enjoyed numerous trips to the Jersey Shore. He loved to walk on the boardwalk and join his daughter, nieces and nephews on the rides.
Everyone who met Mark genuinely and truly enjoyed his company. He had a wonderfully explosive sense of humor and had a talent to captivate an audience of any age with his stories and jokes. In his later years he ventured into standup comedy at a local cafe, but his most loyal fan base remained his family, who looked forward to his jokes every time they saw him.
He was a dependable, supportive, patient man, who never missed a family gathering or milestone. Mark was the first on the dance floor at family events and was the loudest voice in the room each time ‘Shout’ hit the speakers. He was always there to lend a hand or accomplish whatever Santora feat or logistical undertaking arose. He enjoyed his time with the “Golden Girls”, creating many fond memories with his sister-in-law and mother-in-law over the years. Without question, he would drive the trio to Foxwoods in Connecticut.
Mark was blessed to spend the last few months taking care of his grandson, Avery two days a week. Avery quickly developed a deep love for his Pops, always having a smile on his face when Pops was in the room. Pops enjoyed watching his first swim lessons and outings at The Little Gym. Avery loved chasing Pops around in the car he bought him. Mark’s ability to light up a room lives on in Avery.
Mark will forever be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and especially loving grandfather. He touched the lives of many people and will be sincerely missed by everyone who knew him.
Mark is survived by his wife Mary Ann (nee Santora) of Pines Lake in Wayne, his daughter Ashley Wieseltier and her husband Adam Tett also of Pines Lake, one grandson Avery Mark Tett of Pines Lake, one brother Harvey Wieseltier and his wife Margarita of Guadalajara, Mexico, his sister-in-law Helen Lavelle of Pines Lake, his brother-in-law Salvatore Santora of Bloomfield, NJ, his mother-in-law Angela Santora of Lodi, NJ, and many nieces and nephews who adored him. He was predeceased by his brother Ross Weiss, his sister Beverly Friedentag, his parents Milton and Yetta Wieseltier, and his father-in-law Joseph Santora.
Mark was given precious years of borrowed time due to the generous gift of blood donors, therefore those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donating blood to their local blood drives, or making a donation to the MDS Foundation, 4573 South Broad St, Suite 150, Yardville, NJ 08620
To schedule a blood donation please visit redcrossblood.org.
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