Mark E. Glogowski passed away Sunday June 9, 2024 at home with family. Survived by his wife of 56 years Kathleen, daughters Katrina (Nikolai) and Michelle (Todd), grandson Alex, brothers James (Donna), Leo, sisters Janet and Nancy (Edward), sisters-in-law Cheryl and Patricia, in-laws Paul (Sharon), James, Marianne (Robert) and John as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and friends. He is predeceased by his brothers Reverend John, Paul, Carl, David and sisters-in-law Vicki and Patricia.
Mark earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Rochester, a Master of Science degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Doctorate in Polymer Chemistry from the University of Arizona. He retired from Eastman Kodak after thirty-two years. Throughout his life he was involved in many social groups including Toastmasters and the Knights of Columbus. Mark was involved with various political groups over the years, most recently the NYS Libertarian Party, educating people on the importance of their vote and the political system. Mark enjoyed fishing, political discussions and spending time with family.
A mass will be held at Holy Cross Church, 4492 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612, Tuesday June 25th at 10:30 am.
Mark believed flowers belonged in the great outdoors. If you would like to share some kindness in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of his favorite charities or a charity of your choice.
House of Mercy, 285 Ormond St. Rochester, NY 14605 – https://houseofmercyrochester.
St. Labre Indian School, Ashland, MT 59004 – https://www.stlabre.org
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband, dad, and friend. I didn’t know Mark long, but in the short time I knew him he struck me as a caring and honest man, whose passion for liberty of himself and others radiated from him. May his memory be a blessing and may he rest in peace.
I’ve had the honor of meeting Mark I first met him through the capital district libertarian party back when the Libertarian party of new york was under the authority of the free libertarian Inc. I also ran in to him at the libertarian party of new york state convenction through the lpny and when I moved to Fulton county ny he came to visit us me and Brandon when we were in the process of forming the Fulton county libertarian party. Most recently served with him on the lpny platform comittee. So I can say that he was actively involved in the political world. But the thing is Mark was more then that for people who knew him the most he was more then just the political guy he was a an alley and a friend and a father figgure for many libertarians. I had no idea he passed eather till I saw it on my Facebook friend.
I knew Mark for eight years. I remember the first time we met. He gave me unique perspective on some of his passions. He was a man who really lived his ideals, and worked hard for others to be able to do the same. He was feisty and principled., and at the same time, generous and understanding of his fellow man.
My condolences to the entire Glogowski family. May his memory be a blessing.
Mark was such a big help to me when I became Chapter President in Tioga County. He was there to help us set up our organization and get it off the ground. I had some wonderful conversations with him. He will be missed. What a gift he was.
Mark was LPNY Chair after me, so I have known him for several years. His enthusiasm and professionalism were manifest in every interaction we had.
My heartfelt condolences to Kathleen. Losing a spouse of many decades to the horror of cancer is overwhelming. May your children, grandchildren and the many wonderful memories you have be a blessing in the upcoming days and years.
So very sorry for your loss no one is ever prepared enough.
I would have attended his service except that I will be traveling Great Britain then. Take care and God bless you and your family.
Kathy O’Leary
Mark was a wonderful and an honorable man. He is a beautiful soul. May he rest in peace no longer encumbered with a temporal body. Anyone who knew Mark was the better person for it. In many, many ways he was too good for this world. My heart breaks for the family’s loss. I will miss you Mark. You were a better man than most of us who knew you. You were kind in the face of criticism, committed to principle always and doggedly determined to achieve your goals. Goodbye for now old friend.
Mark was a mentor and a friend for 9 short years. A man of great honor and integrity My condolences to Kathleen and all family and close friends at this time.
Mark was always passionate and kind. A man who knew exactly what he stood for and was willing to fight for it. All while never uttering an unkind word or sign of agreesion. We should all strive to be more.like him. He will be greatly missed by myself and all of his political colleagues. I am a better person for having known him.
Mark “the shark” was a great principled man. A true asset to the liberty movement. He always ask two ?’s, based on his book to every potential libertarian. Mark always led by example. He was the Chair of LPNY from 2015-18. During his term, his leadership brang in plenty of upstate NY county affiliates. I had the pleasure of serving with him in Monroe County LP. You will be missed Mark. Rest In Peace my libertarian friend.
I feel the loss not only of a fellow Libertarian but also a fellow chemist. Mark was an incandescent intellect and a man of truly exothermic friendliness and loyalty. I will miss his warmth. My condolences to you Kathleen for such a loss.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Katheen and Mark’s entire family. Mark’s absence will be deeply felt within the New York liberty movement.
I first met Mark in 2015 when I joined the party, and he was running for LPNY Chair. He was one of the first people I connected with in the party. As Chair, he recognized the importance of developing local county affiliates and was incredibly supportive in helping me and others organize Libertarian Party affiliates in Western New York.
Mark’s dedication to the party was unwavering. He worked tirelessly on numerous projects, whether independently or as part of a committee, always striving to keep the party principled and true to its values.
Working with Mark over the years was a privilege. I feel fortunate to have had a brief phone conversation with him during the National Convention just two weeks before his passing.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Dr. Glogowski was always an unabashed advocate for Liberty in its purest form. My deepest condolences to his family.
We had the pleasure of getting to know Mark over a few years. He was a kind and intelligent soul. We are so much better for having known him. Rest In Peace, my friend.
I met Mark for the first time about a decade ago. I always enjoyed listening to his stories and talking political philosophy with him. Thank you, Mark, for all the work you did for liberty. Rest in peace.