Marco Tulio Mejia, passed away peacefully at home with his immediate family on April 14, 2021, at the age of 88. Marco is survived by his beloved wife Geraldine Korzybski Mejia, after 57 years of marriage; devoted father of Maria Mejia Rothenheber and husband Michael, and Eric D. Mejia and wife Mary; loving grandfather of Luke and Alex Rothenheber, and Eric Michael Mejia; dear brother of Nelly Russo, and the late Hilda Tabora, Yolanda Machuca, Mario Mejia, and Bessy Valle.
Marco was born in Honduras, Central America. At the age of 21, Marco was selected to continue his education and career in the United States. He was received with open arms by a host family who lived in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1955, Marco entered the United States Army and served in the 502nd Airborne Infantry Regiment, Tank Division.
Marco was a Civil Engineer for Baltimore City Government, Department of Public Works for 40 years. After retirement, he settled in White Marsh MD. There, he still continued his love of dancing, activities with the Knights of Columbus, game nights with his friends, and spending time with his family, especially his three grandchildren, and "grand-dog" Leenda.
Relatives and friends will gather at Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc., 9705 Belair Rd., Nottingham MD 21236, on Thursday, May 20, 2021, from 6-9 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021, 12 Noon at St. Joseph Church (Fullerton), 8420 Belair Rd., Baltimore, MD 21236. If you are attending the Memorial Mass, please park behind the Church, near the fields and cemetery, so as to not interfere with school dismissal.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cardinal Gibbons Co. # 2521 Knights of Columbus, Charities Inc., 4301 Klosterman Ave., Baltimore, MD 21236, or St. Joseph Church, 8420 Belair Rd., Baltimore, MD 21236. For anyone not able to attend the Memorial Mass for Marco, please access the following link to watch the Mass virtually https://www.facebook.com/stjoefullerton/live
