Mark L Kirschner

October 27, 1944 - March 7, 2022

Friends, we are here today to support Carolyn along with Mark’s mother, Florence as we share in their grief and celebrate Mark’s life. Our friend, Mark Kirschner, died on March 7th, 2022 at The Villages Hospital. Mark had a great attitude and a zest for life, even though he suffered with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy. He was born on October 27, 1944 in the Bronx, New York, to loving parents Florence (Marvisch) and Jack Kirschner. Mark and Carolyn fell in love and got married on September 6th, 1970 in Huntington, New York. They spent 51 happy, marvelous years together. Mark is also survived by his 102 year young mother Florence Kirschner of Oxford, Florida. He is also survived by two nephews as well as many dear friends. Mark was dedicated to caring for his mother and encouraged her to move south, so he could take care of her. He and Carolyn threw a wonderful party for her 100th birthday, where she was surrounded by family and friends, enjoying lots of laughter and fun. Mark was preceded in death by his father Jack and the untimely death of his sister Robin Brant (Kirschner). Mark served our country, with honor, as a proud soldier in the Army, serving 13 months in Vietnam. Later, after his service, he studied electronics and was a field service engineer for many years, working for Panasonic and many other large corporations. He later worked for American Airline Vacations as a travel agent. Mark volunteered at The Villages Hospital for 5 years, shuttling guests from the parking lot to the hospital. He also drove for the American Cancer Society, driving patients to and from their many appointments. In his community of Del Webb Spruce Creek, Mark volunteered for Angels on Call. As many of you know, Mark was a proud and very active member of Temple Beth Shalom of Ocala, where he served on the Board of Directors and started a Men’s Club. He was an active member of the Caring Committee of our temple where he spent many hours performing the mitzvah calling single members to check on them and along the way developed many friendships. Mark also wore many different hats over the years, here, at Temple Beth Shalom and attended services often with Carolyn. As far as hobbies, Mark was a pilot and also enjoyed scuba diving. He loved riding his motorcycle. Mark was really into Ham Radio, starting this passion at age 13 and continuing it all his life. Carolyn joined him in enjoying these hobbies and activities. Carolyn knew him as a wonderful, loving spouse and a good friend to many. She couldn’t imagine a better husband, kind and with a very good sense of humor. In spite of his disabilities later in life, he was an eternal optimist. His favorite expression was “Every day above ground is a good day and today qualifies.” Mark will be especially missed by Carolyn, Florence, his nephews and his many friends, who were grateful to have him in their lives. Carolyn, we are so very sorry about Mark’s death and we love and support you. May Mark’s memory be for a blessing.