OBITUARY
Mark S. Furst
January 4, 1955 – November 27, 2019
On November 27, 2019, Mark S. Furst; beloved husband of Sandra “Sandy” Furst (nee Tirocchi); devoted father of Sarah Furst Zoppo and husband Giuliano, and Stephanie Furst; loving son of Judith Furst and the late Frederick V. Furst, III; dear brother of John Furst, Stacie Kwoka, Mary Furst, Kelly Nolan and Colin Furst and their respective spouses; brother-in-law of Louis Tirocchi, Jr. and his wife. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, loving family and friends.
Family and friends are invited to gather at Schimunek Funeral Home, Inc., 9705 Belair Rd., Nottingham, MD 21236, on Thursday, December 5, 2019, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, at 11am, at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 9215 Old Harford Rd., Parkville, MD 21234. Interment services will be private. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Mark and Sandy Furst Scholarship Fund benefiting PACT at Kennedy Krieger Institute. Direct your gift to the Office of Philanthropy, Kennedy Krieger Institute, 707 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205, or KennedyKrieger.org/Furst. Checks made payable to: Kennedy Krieger Foundation, memo line "Mark Furst".
Services
- Receiving of Friends Thursday, December 5, 2019
- Receiving of Friends Thursday, December 5, 2019
- Memorial Mass Friday, December 6, 2019
Memories
Mark S. Furst
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ADD A MEMORYJim Anders
December 7, 2019
Mark,
Thank You - well done! Rest in Peace. You showed all of us what life is about. Jim
Pamela Jackson
December 5, 2019
My deepest condolences to the Furst family. I had the great honor of working with Mark at United Way as his assistant. One of my fondest memories of Mark is of him walking around the office with his long strides, cracking jokes and cheerfully saying “just spreading a little morale”!
Mark was always supportive professionally and personally and left a lasting impression on my life.
Sadly, I’m unable to attend the memorial service but I know it will be a wonderful celebration of Mark’s life, and that the church will be filled with Mark’s amazing spirit.
Pamela Jackson
Nick Russo
December 5, 2019
My deepest condolences to Mark's extended family.
I worked with Mark at MD National Bank in the early 80's. He reported to me but I often told him it should be the other way around & he'd be my boss one day. Unfortunately that never happened.......
He often talked about his family and I could see it wasn't "an act"......he truly loved and admired them. I got the impression Mark's work ethic came from his Dad, he told some impressive stories about his career when Mark was a youngster.
About 25+ years after we worked together I lost my job & reached out to some folks I worked with - Mark was one of them. He set up a lunch meeting immediately. He offered support, encouragement and advice to find a new job. I was amazed at all the support Mark offered after so many years had gone by. He could've easily ignored me but that wasn't in his character. Mark was a first class guy all the way......I was lucky to have known him.
John Furst
December 4, 2019
Theresa Furst
December 4, 2019
Theresa Furst
December 4, 2019
John Leahy
December 4, 2019
Baltimore loses a great citizen.
I met Mark when my wife and I moved back to Baltimore in the early 80s...Kim worked with him at First National Bank. We socialized with that group quite a bit in those days. He was always the professional — the “hard charger”
He was a leader, and so genuine...always interested in how everyone was doing...
Our paths crossed often over the decades at social events (usually fundraisers around town), then at United Way, then Kennedy Krieger.
Last time I saw him was when he was honored as Man of the Year by the Boy Scouts. We had such a great chuckle when he was wearing that goofy hat...we talked about getting together for lunch (we didn’t of course, my loss!).We will miss seeing him around town...but he surely left his “Mark”...RIP
Jackie Johnson
December 4, 2019
Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Furst family. While we didn’t know Mark personally, our friendship with his sister Kelly is one we have always treasured and know how much her brother means to her. Please know we are thinking about you.
John, Jackie, Harrison and Hannah
charlie scheeler
December 3, 2019
Mary Ellen and I are so grateful to have become friends with Mark during the 2016 Weinberg Foundation trip to Israel.
Mark quickly became the unofficial social director of our group of 25 or so. He led the dawn spinning classes. He posed us for photos in front of the Wailing Wall, by the Sea of Galilee, and innumerable other awe inspiring sites. With abundant help, he closed down bars.
But the last afternoon of the trip, Mark was nowhere to be found. We were on the Mediterranean, a perfect place to share a jog; but no Mark. Everyone left for dinner without him.
Of course, Mark was already at the dinner. He had curated his thousands of photos and unleashed a slide show of our trip that left quite a few eyes dampened. It was the perfect farewell to a perfect 8 days.
Mark only got 2 job offers from that trip. Jim Anders wooed Mark to KKI as their head of External Relations. If Mark could play Pied Piper to 25 sleep deprived folks on a bus, the KKI gig would be a piece of cake.
And I offered him a position as a director of Rosedale Federal. We're so grateful he accepted, and for his many contributions. We miss him.
Sandy, we cannot imagine what you are going through. But we do know you were married to a most remarkable man. God bless.
All our love and affection,
Mary Ellen Pease and Charlie Scheeler
charlie scheeler
December 3, 2019
Mary Ellen and I are so grateful to have become friends with Mark during the 2016 Weinberg Foundation trip to Israel.
Mark quickly became the unofficial social director of our group of 25 or so. He led the dawn spinning classes. He posed us for photos in front of the Wailing Wall, by the Sea of Galilee, and innumerable other awe inspiring sites. With abundant help, he closed down bars.
But the last afternoon of the trip, Mark was nowhere to be found. We were on the Mediterranean, a perfect place to share a jog; but no Mark. Everyone left for dinner without him.
Of course, Mark was already at the dinner. He had curated his thousands of photos and unleashed a slide show of our trip that left quite a few eyes dampened. It was the perfect farewell to a perfect 8 days.
Mark only got 2 job offers from that trip. Jim Anders wooed Mark to KKI as their head of External Relations. If Mark could play Pied Piper to 25 sleep deprived folks on a bus, the KKI gig would be a piece of cake.
And I offered him a position as a director of Rosedale Federal. We're so grateful he accepted, and for his many contributions. We miss him.
Sandy, we cannot imagine what you are going through. But we do know you were married to a most remarkable man. God bless.
All our love and affection,
Mary Ellen Pease and Charlie Scheeler
charlie scheeler
December 3, 2019
Mary Ellen and I are so grateful to have become friends with Mark during the 2016 Weinberg Foundation trip to Israel.
Mark quickly became the unofficial social director of our group of 25 or so. He led the dawn spinning classes. He posed us for photos in front of the Wailing Wall, by the Sea of Galilee, and innumerable other awe inspiring sites. With abundant help, he closed down bars.
But the last afternoon of the trip, Mark was nowhere to be found. We were on the Mediterranean, a perfect place to share a jog; but no Mark. Everyone left for dinner without him.
Of course, Mark was already at the dinner. He had curated his thousands of photos and unleashed a slide show of our trip that left quite a few eyes dampened. It was the perfect farewell to a perfect 8 days.
Mark only got 2 job offers from that trip. Jim Anders wooed Mark to KKI as their head of External Relations. If Mark could play Pied Piper to 25 sleep deprived folks on a bus, the KKI gig would be a piece of cake.
And I offered him a position as a director of Rosedale Federal. We're so grateful he accepted, and for his many contributions. We miss him.
Sandy, we cannot imagine what you are going through. But we do know you were married to a most remarkable man. God bless.
All our love and affection,
Mary Ellen Pease and Charlie Scheeler
Rich Afrookteh
December 3, 2019
I met Mark several years ago at the Towson Merritt club in a cycling class . He was very intimidating because he was the epitome of fitness . Split stretches on the floor mat before and after class, rode faster than most of the class and stood up longer than I could. Yet he was always so nice to me and everybody else in that class . His smile and personality would light up the cycling room, which was always very dark and really cold. I would have the bike next to him and he told me you are going to enjoy this class. The instructor plays great music. Little did I know how quickly I came to like Mark and that class. The music was classic rock and played very loud. He encouraged me to get bike shoes because it would improve the riding experience. He was always so humble and always asked me how I was feeling . Sometimes he would leave class early and he would later tell me , he was having a meal with his Mom. He always had a positive attitude whenever we crossed paths, often at cycling parties. He would show me pictures that he had taken with his camera. He had a true eye for capturing an image with his photography . When he told me about his diagnosis he remained so positive while deep inside I wept and broke down wondering why him. He was an inspiration to me and when he told me about his background , he was never boastful . He was always so very humble about his accomplishments . After his diagnosis he would sometimes come back to class. He would tell me don't tell anybody I am here but just keep an eye on me in case I fall. Heaven received a champion human being last week and his family , friends and many others will mourn his loss. I will cherish my fond memories of Mark and I know part of his positive spirit resides within me. Today I don't get to cycling classes due to a knee injury but when I am working out on the bike, I have my music on classic rock and remember Mark's character , courage and kindness. My deepest sympathy to his family . Rich
Margaret Preston
December 2, 2019
Sending love and prayers to family and friends. Mark was an extraordinary person, with passion for people And giving back. I am so honored to have known him and seen his magic as a Board Member of the United Way.
Margaret Preston
Angela Womack
December 2, 2019
I remember working for Mark back in the First National Bank of Maryland days. Mark had very early staff meetings. He was a morning person.
I was very young when I came to the bank.
Mark was a great example of excellent work ethic.
Kate Wilhelm
December 2, 2019
Sandy, our hearts are broken for you and your Girls and Marks Mom and Family. Working with Mark at MNB in the 70's was an honor and a Friendship. Wedding Invitations Mark created for Billy and I, Dances, our Wedding in 81 and Pumpkin Rolls will always be a cherished memory.
Mark was an amazing person and I'm a better person knowing him. A true loss to everyone.
Although there is a hole in our hearts we know Mark believed he will be in a better place. My Brother will say a Mass for Mark and your Family. God Bless Mark for all the good he did on Earth.
Kate (Quigley) Wilhelm and Bill Wilhelm
Paul Eckert
December 2, 2019
Words cannot express what a tremendous impact Mark had on my life. I was fortunate to have know him at the bank for over 30, than thought United Way and Kennedy Krieger. Having had the fortune to work directly for Mark, when he was the Market President, was the best impact of my career. I learned more from him than any other supervisor I ever had. Mark encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone and accomplish things I never thought possible. My hear is broken knowing that he is no longer here. I pray for Sandy, the twins and all the extended family. Please take some comfort knowing what an incredible, caring, thoughtful, and supportive man he was. God Bless.
Connie Truan
December 1, 2019
Sandy We are so heartbroken by this great loss. Gary and I are in great disbelief and are praying for you daily. So so so sorry for your loss
Edwidge Carter-Burke
November 30, 2019
I am so sad and so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man.
Mark was among my first students at Loyola and one who stood out as hard-working and very bright. I am so proud of him for the great contributions he made to humanity.
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Biography
On November 27, 2019, Mark S. Furst; beloved husband of Sandra “Sandy” Furst (nee Tirocchi); devoted father of Sarah Furst Zoppo and husband Giuliano, and Stephanie Furst; loving son of Judith Furst and the late Frederick V. Furst, III; dear brother of John Furst, Stacie Kwoka, Mary Furst, Kelly Nolan and Colin Furst and their respective spouses; brother-in-law of Louis Tirocchi, Jr. and his wife. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, loving family and friends.
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