Mark Allan Bagozzi

Mark Allan Bagozzi, 57, is a father to two wonderful children, Mark William (22) and Cynthia Ann (18), and spouse to the late Cynthia Peecher for more than 28 years. He was born and raised in Detroit, MI to the late Lorett Adam and Anna Clara (Lombardo) Bagozzi in 1963. He is also a beloved brother to his younger sister Loriann and husband Greg Glenn. Loving Uncle to Anna (Glenn) Kern and Christopher Glenn. Mark graduated from Saint Alphonsus High School where he enjoyed playing football and living life with his longtime KOA brothers. During this time, Mark was Senior Class Vice President, President of the Varsity club, captain of the Varsity Football team as well as a leader of the construction crews for school plays. After graduating, he went on to receive his Bachelors in Computer Science while minoring in Business Administration at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI. Mark was a bright, passionate, devoted, hardworking, loving father and an overall delight to be around. He successfully raised two kids, supporting and loving them unconditionally. He fought his disease for years to watch his children grow as they were his main focus in life. Mark had a contagious laugh that could always put a smile on anyone’s face. He will always be remembered for the courageousness and strength he expressed through one of the most difficult things that life can throw at us. He started working at age 15 at Blazos Restaurant in Dearborn as a dishwasher/ busboy and never stopped working. While in Michigan, Mark started working for IBM as a Marketing Support Assistant. He then went on to EDS where he took on many different manager roles. In 1987, while working for EDS, they offered him a position in Orlando, FL. Mark bid the cold Michigan winters goodbye, moved and never looked back. The highlight of his EDS career was when he worked under Lockheed Corporation and supervised the systems analysis and development process for Space Shuttle Operations, also known as NASA. He was very proud of the work he did there as he always said that was “the best job ever!” He then began working for Sun Microsystems as a Technical Account Manager as well as a Program Manager. Basically, Mark always received a leading role as he was a greater leader. Mark and Cindi met in Detroit, MI, where they dated for several years and married in 1989. Cindi joined Mark in Florida soon after they wed where they bought a house and began their journey through life together. In 2014, Mark and Cindi celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at St. Giorgio Church in Castel Condino, Italy. Generations of Mark's relatives were married in this beautiful church. This was definitely one of his favorite moments with his children, family and close friends there to celebrate. Mark was first diagnosed with Stage IV prostate cancer about 4 years ago and has been battling ever since. He travelled to Vienna, Austria 3 times in search of his cure. After a flight to and from New Orleans, where he loved to have fun with family and friends at Mardi Gras, Mark fell very ill. His son took him to the hospital soon after they got home and things started to get worse. He fought so hard for so long and never mentally gave up, it was his body that failed him. Unfortunately, the disease caught up with him and he will be missed, but never forgotten. One never knows when it is their time, so please hug your loved ones often and tell them how much you love them. A memorial for Mark is being planned in Canada later this year for family and friends to celebrate the amazing life he had. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 10,2020 from 4-8 pm at A Community Funeral Home & Sunset Cremations, 910 W. Michigan Street, Orlando. A Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated by Father Matthew Hawkins, will be held 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at St. James Cathedral followed by burial at Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando.

Mark Allan Bagozzi

March 4, 1963 - March 4, 2020