It’s hard to believe Mark is not here with us. He was such a positive influence on so many people.  I know his family misses him every day, but please know that his friends and work colleagues still miss him. My prayers are with you. 
Kristie Callis

Mark was a gracious Christian who loved his family with conviction. His personality permeated his love for his fellow man .

Mark and I first met at Louisiana Tech and were both Kappa Sigmas. He was a few years ahead of me and was always kind to be a mentor and offer help in any way. That continued when I was contemplating a career move into the  medical/pharmaceutical industry and he once again was a great friend to offer his help. Although we were with separate companies throughout our careers, he was always someone that I could go to for sound advice.  I will always remember his great smile and kind sincere demeanor. I know he loved the Lord, his family and his friends. God is getting a great one and I look forward to continuing our brotherhood one day in Heaven. Prayers for the entire family and much love.

God Bless,
David & Ronda Clary Family



you will be surely missed brother . i will see you again God Bless you !

Mark is responsible for my career change nearly 20 years ago.  He was my first manager and mentor in sales at GSK and inspired me to want to lead and serve others.  He loved to work hard & play hard.  Over the last year we rekindled our friendship and I’m so grateful for that.  I will never forget our time together in Bossier.  

Rest easy my friend.  
Brian

Mark was a truly remarkable man who cared for everyone and gave guidance when needed. I treasure the time we worked at GSK together and all the memories that were made. I am incredibly sad about mark leaving us but I know he is now with the lord. Rest in peace mark, you will be missed. 

I had the opportunity of living next to him and his family on Booth Drive way back when. I appreciate the way Mark fought his battle till the end. Very positive and always willing to share the Love of Jesus during his illness. He taught me alot during his trial and tribulation that will ever stick with me. He was a dear friend of many and a servant of the Lord. I am deeply moved by his ongoing but, have to realize that God needed another angel in his kingdom. No more suffering, pain or strife but, a new body. He is now reunited with his dad, mom and Barry and what a reunion that will be. Thanks Mark for the memories and your unselfish ways of handling your illness. To GOD BE THE GLORY. I prayed for you every night granting God to give you peace without suffering.  Good bye my friend, will see you again in HEAVEN!!

Mark was such a kind, funny, smart man.  I had the pleasure of working with Mark on a leadership team at GSK.  He had a great way of helping me understand everything I needed to know about the people and the business in Louisiana.  Mark always had a twinkle in his eye and he was so positive.  He put others before himself.  The last text that I shared with him on September 15 when I asked him how he was feeling, he said "Great!  How are you?"  He never failed to ask me how I was doing, even as he was fighting to beat his disease.   I will be forever grateful for the fact that God allowed me to work with Mark and to call him my friend.  He will be missed by so many.  My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family.  I know when he entered heaven Jesus greeted him and now he is forever healed.  We will see him again.  Andi and Tanner, you served your Dad well.  He had wonderful things to say about you both always.  My prayers are with you both, and I hope you are comforted by all of the people that you can see your Dad touched in his time on earth.   Sincerely, Kristie Callis

Words can’t even start to explain my appreciation for Mark & all the things he did for me.  He was an incredible salesman, teacher, and friend.  I genuinely wish we would’ve stayed closer over the past decade, but I, and my family, will always hold him dear to our hearts.  All I can say is thanks for those early mornings in a restaurant booth spent teaching me how to be successful.  Amazing dude!  Love ya GuGu!

So many wonderful memories of times with Mark during my 26 years at GSK. Our paths crossed in many different roles in the company and I could always depend on Mark for an honest, heart felt assessment of any situation. 
His humor was unmatched by anyone and oh, those STORIES he could tell!!! He was so much fun to be around. 
God took our friend and now he is blessed with everlasting life, free of pain! 
I know Mark will be looking down on all of us and nudging us in the right direction with his wisdom and maybe even some jokes! Listen closely in the wind!!
Prayers for his children and family because I know you loved him dearly and will miss him immensely. 
Till we meet again one day…peace my friend. 

My old college buddy "Gu" He was a kindhearted soul that i know is in good hands now with his Lord and Savior. Heaven got an angel this week  - A Loving Soul....Love - Jeff & Wendy Rickert

I met Mark as a nurse at Ochsner’s~ he touched my heart immediately. He had that kind of effect on everyone he met. I’m so sorry to know he’s left us and lost the earthly battle~ but we all will take comfort in knowing he is in Heaven with no more pain, with Jesus. It was such a blessing to have known him. Prayers for his family! 

I am grateful to have worked with Mark at GSK.  Mark hired me on the Community Pharmacy Team and played a critical role in helping start my career in management.  I am deeply saddened to learn of his passing.  I thank the Lord that our paths crossed in this life, and I am eternally grateful for the joy and laughter he brought into my life.  May you rest in peace.

You are greatly missed my friend. Love you brother 

My heart goes out to the entire family and many good friends of Mark.  God just picked up a very special angel!  I'll always remember that quick smile, contagious sense of humor and fun loving attitude.    He was respected, loved and admired by his family,  friends, peers and employees.   We'll miss you my friend - you we're a special gift to us all !!!

What a funny, good-natured, smart, salt of the earth-type of guy Mark was!  I remember being immediately welcomed into the Little Rock management team and Mark was a big reason for that. He had such a tremendous attitude these last few months and it was obvious that he put his entire heart and trust into his Lord and died in the promise and surety of the resurrection morning. Oh death, where is your sting? Oh grave, where is your victory?  Prayers to all his family. 

Mark, I will miss you so much, your smile, the way you could make me laugh.  The promise you made to me that I would always be a part of your family.  I so loved cooking suga with eggplant for you because I knew you loved it!  I’ll miss our conversations about our children and how proud we are of them.

I pray I’ll still see and talk to you in my dreams.  Rest In Peace, Darling.  I love you.  Kathy

Another one of God's children, now called home. We all are in a hope of expectation that all those called, who like Mark showed outward signs of being a child of God, are now in heaven and immortal glory with no clocks, no pain, and no worldly worries. He is now re-employed in the full time service of praising our Tri-Une Godhead forever more. Even our Savior, the Lord Christ promised it this way: "If it had not been so, I would have told you." I remain in hope that the Holy Comforter will come forth and fill the hearts of all his friends and family that there is no room for prolonged sorrow.  In Christian love and honor, Dexter.

I was so very sorry to hear of Mark's passing.  I worked with Mark at GSK for a time and so enjoyed getting to know him.  We've truly lost one of the good guys.  My sympathies to Mark's family.  Know that he meant a lot to many and will be missed.

--Michelle Hauser

So saddened by this news. Praying for Mark’s family- that they feel the love and prayers being offered up. May God comfort their hearts with the peace that passes all understanding. 
I didn’t know Mark personally but he was a close friend of my brother (Rob Corley). 
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏


Mark was such a breath of fresh air.  Our paths crossed several times, first with Gary building two homes for Mark and then when Mark was working as a sales representative.  In his line of work he not only provide educational information but supported may of the students, residents, fellows, faculty and staff at LSUHSC-S.  He was so proud of his family.
He will be missed by many.  Debbie Henry

I am deeply saddened by Mark's passing. He had the most infectious "chuckle" and brought smiles to so many people's faces.
I was honored to be his GSK colleague. My fervent prayers go out to his countless friends and family. May God bring you all peace and strength in the days, months and years ahead and may memories bring tears of joy to all of you. Rest in peace, Mark.



You always had nothing but wonderful things to say about your beautiful daughter and handsome son . And I enjoyed political talks.    

You had a wonderful life , you loved God your family and friends.   You made a lot of people feel very special - that is a gift . 

I pray for your children to know peace and comfort  . You were such a great Father . 

Rip my friend .kathleen brazzel 

my sincere condolences on the loss of your father.. such a loss at such a young age. A very classy gentleman who always treated me with kindness and respect. God grant him peace and pardon. 

Visitation

Celebration of Life

Andrea "Andi" Jean Gugliuzza

Tanner Anthony Gugliuzza

Cathy Gugliuzza (David Woodall)

Linda G. Tucker

Rodney Michaels

Kim Alexander

Aunt Joan Wharton; cousin Scott Wharton (Bridget), sons Jake (Camille), Sam and Will; cousin Sherri Hadskey, sons Beau and Alex; cousin Anthony Joseph Gugliuzza, son Anthony; Mai-Lei Reese and daughter Katy West; brother from another mother Sammy Halphen (Sara), daughters Samantha, Lacey and Tiffany; Bill Crow; John Crow and wife Lisa, daughters Christina (Ryan), Ashley (Jimmy); Natalie Gillam, daughter Chelsea, son Bronson (Heidi); and many other cousins, nieces and nephews.

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Mark Anthony Gugliuzza

October 14, 1961 – October 11, 2021

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