Geneva, NY: Mark Evan Johnson, 60, died at Rochester General Hospital on August 22, 2019.
Mark was born March 27, 1959 in Buffalo, NY. He spent his childhood and school years with his family in Newark, NY. He graduated from Newark High School in 1977.
Mark went to Alfred University and graduated in 1987. He moved to Buffalo and attended SUNY Buffalo School of Architecture and graduated in 1991.
Mark was a talented musician and played in various bands two of which were The Red Gills, and The Billy Baroo Jazz Trio.
He was a master woodworker and created many items including kayaks, canoes, guitars, drums, and many furniture items.
Mark was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing and kayaking with friends. His home for the past 10 years was in Geneva, NY surrounded by woods and wildlife.
He had many hobbies that he took pride in mastering. His past hobbies included photography, building and racing go-carts, building and flying model airplanes. He was a member of the Finger Lakes Air Pirates and had many friends there.
Mark is survived by his loving parents, Dr. Neal and Roxanne Johnson, two brothers Clark (Sharon) Johnson, Kirk (Rose) Johnson, one sister Kendra Johnson, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many very dear friends.
There will be a Celebration of Mark’s Life on Saturday, August 31st at 11:00am at The Family Life Center next to Calvary Church, 835 Peirson Ave, Newark. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Arrangements provided by Rochester Cremation.
Contributions can be made to either Finger Lakes Ambulance or American Red Cross.
dear Neal and Roxanne,
Sorry to hear about Mark’s passing. Losing a child is so difficult.
May he rest in peace.
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So so sorry about the passing of Mark. Prayers and more prayers sent to the family, thinking of all of you. May he rest in peace
I’m sad to hear of Mark’s passing. I haven’t seen Mark since our childhood when we were best friends. My thoughts are with the Johnson family.
Dear Clark and Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to the rest of your family.
Brother and Sister Johnson
You are in our thought and prayers.
Brother And Sister Ike – Judy Conner
I’m sorry to hear of Mark’s passing!!!
Condolences to the Johnson family!
May he rest in peace!
I have not lived in Newark since 77, but I remember Mark from our class. He was always nice! Dr. Johnson was my dentist. Condolences to the entire family.
Neal, Roxanne, Clark, Kirk and Kendra
I am so sorry for your loss. I know I haven’t seen any of you in years but the memories of Mark and the entire family are always with me. Mark was one of my best friends and we shared lots of good times. Fishing hunting and shooting, The cottage, The farm (that awesome sauce your mom made Roxanne). I talk about these things often. I am so sad and miss you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will hold the memories close. Larry DeMott
Dr. Neal, Rox, Clark, Kirk, Kendra and extended family,
I am so sorry about Mark’s passing. Reading the great description of him above makes me realize his talents & creative outlets went far beyond what I recall. He was such an easy going roommate when I was @ UB grad school and I have these indelible memories of Mark working at his drafting table, playing his guitar, holding a beer, ready to laugh and philosophize about anything & everything.
Kirk, I’m so sorry I could not attend Mark’s celebration of life today. My prayers and sympathies to the whole Johnson clan, God Bless you all ~ ‘Fish’