Tootalian, Mark 'Z' (born Zohrab) May 11, 1934. Age 90. Beloved husband of the late Susan (Shamo) and father of the late Tracie. Cherished son of the late Migrdich & the late Emily Tootalian. Preceded in death by his sibling Sarkes Sam (Louise). Loved deeply by his sisters-in-law, the late Virginia Sammut, the late Margaret Atkinson, and Diane (Jeff) Barkley. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews, many grand nieces and nephews, many great grand nieces and nephews, and many more friends and their children whom he considered as close to his heart as family.
Mark was born on May 11, 1934, in Detroit. The son of Armenian immigrants and a proud Armenian American himself, Mark was raised in Highland Park. From a young age and throughout his life, Mark valued family and friendship. As a young boy, he loved sports, playing baseball and football. After graduating from Highland Park High School, he started work and served in the United States Army in Europe. Upon his return, he married his beloved Susan, his loving and beloved wife of 57 years. They resided for the entirety of their marriage in Madison Heights, Michigan. Mark proudly spent his career at Manufacturers Bank, where he formed strong relations with his clients, coworkers, and medical professionals, managing a branch in Henry Ford Hospital.
A man of great kindness, Mark celebrated life with great cheer, modesty, and profound gratitude for his family and friends. Friendship and human connections were deeply important to Mark; he made friends quickly and deeply. Many of Mark's friendships have lasted decades, and he cherished connecting for not just milestones like birthdays and anniversaries, but the calm and regular moments of life. His love of sports threaded his life with regular games of golf, tracking horse races with joyful sports betting, and time in the park. He loved meals with friends, where for many years, he related to children through sharing gold coins. He enjoyed the music of Neil Diamond and Elvis.
Mark sadly lost his beloved Susan in the spring of 2022; while he was deeply saddened by her loss, he maintained his relations with family and friends until his final days. He was a loving and devoted husband who very much wanted to be reunited with his precious Susan. Mark is dearly missed by all his family and friends, who celebrate his life with great love. They are immensely thankful to have shared so much life with such a gentle and selfless soul, and they will forever carry Mark in their hearts.
We will honor his beautiful life on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with a prayer Vigil to be held at 7:00 PM at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre Road Madison Heights, MI. 48071. Funeral services for Mark will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home.
Mark will be laid to rest on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Woodlawn Cemetery, 19975 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan, 48203.
