Mr. Mark Mosher

WATERBURY- Mark Mosher, a devoted son, a beloved friend, athlete, and community member, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 4, 2025, after a full and active life. He was 68 years old.

Mark was born in Brockport, New York, on August 10, 1957, to Ronald and Barbara Mosher. Mark was preceded in death by his sisters Kristine (Mosher) Butts, Robin Mosher, and Charmaine Mosher.

Mark is survived by his parents, Ronald and Barbara Mosher, and five siblings, Calvin Mosher and wife Jeannette, of Tyler, Texas, Todd Mosher and his wife, Sarah, of Webster, New York, Gloria (Mosher) Poorman and husband James, of Fillmore, New York, Russell Mosher and wife Tracy, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Andrea (Mosher) Belke and husband Jay, of Seneca Falls, New York, as well as nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.

Mark was a good son, he loved his parents. He took care of his ailing father, caring for him so his mother could be relieved. He stayed for periods of time during the winters to care for his father. He made sure to be home for every holiday, enjoying the family and lending a hand. When he was visiting, he would be helping out with yard work and various other jobs. He often phoned home to check on his parents.

Mark grew up in the small town of Cuba, New York, where his lifelong love of sports and competition began. As a youth, he played Little League baseball and Midget League football, quickly standing out for his strong arm and athletic ability. One of his early athletic highlights was pitching a perfect game, striking out all 18 batters he faced. Mark graduated from Cuba Central School in 1975, where he was a three-sport athlete, excelling in football, basketball, and baseball. As a senior, he earned 1st Team All-League honors as both a quarterback and a pitcher. He was also an accomplished table tennis player, winning both the high school and Allegany County championships during his junior and senior years. Mark was selected to represent New York in the inaugural "Big 30" All-Star Football Game against Pennsylvania, starting at safety and making several nice tackles and defensive plays.

Mark went on to attend Ithaca College, graduating in 1979 with a degree in English. He played baseball during his freshman year, taking the field as both a third baseman and a pitcher. After college, Mark remained in the Ithaca area, living on Cayuga Lake—one of the Finger Lakes—where he enjoyed windsurfing, sailing his catamaran, and hosting memorable lake parties. He became a skilled sailor and could navigate a boat in tough winds. He also embraced the challenges of Ithaca’s hilly terrain with periodic bike rides. His love for table tennis continued, and he was well known in local clubs as one of the area’s top players.

Mark held various managerial roles early in his career, including at Spencer’s Gifts and JCPenney in the Ithaca Pyramid Mall. He later moved to Connecticut, where he worked in advertising and consulting, helping businesses craft effective Yellow Pages campaigns in the Connecticut and New York City areas. He eventually joined a computer solutions company in Waterbury, where he worked for many years. Always industrious, Mark also ran a side business offering painting, landscaping, and tree services.

In the late 1990s, Mark became a high school volleyball official—a role he embraced with enthusiasm and professionalism for more than 20 years, primarily officiating girls' games. He was highly respected by athletes, coaches, and peers, and served a term as Vice President and later as President of the Connecticut Board of Volleyball Officials.

Mark lived life to the fullest and was passionate about a wide range of activities. He participated in golf leagues, pickup basketball, tennis, table tennis, snow skiing, hunting, sailing, woodworking, and pickleball. He was an avid writer and a member of writing clubs, loved to read, was learning to speak Spanish, and in the last several years found a love for tango dancing.

A lifelong lover of board games, Mark appreciated the mental challenge, strategy, and camaraderie they offered. He enjoyed organizing games, explaining the rules, and fostering a spirit of fun and competition. A naturally social person, Mark had a wide circle of friends and enjoyed cookouts, parties, and gatherings. He loved sharing stories and enjoyed listening to others and engaging in thoughtful conversation about life.

Mark was a dedicated son to his parents, always making sure he was home for the holidays. He took time to stay connected to his brothers and sisters and was well-loved by nieces and nephews with the interest he took in them, the stories he told, and the games they played together. They were so important to him, and he wanted to be involved in their lives. Mark will be remembered for his energy, generosity, athleticism, intellect, and the warmth he brought into every room. He made life more fun for everyone who knew him and left behind a legacy of friendship, sportsmanship, and joy. He will be deeply missed.

A Memorial Service for Mark will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 1987 E. Main Street, Waterbury, CT, 06706, with Nephew Rory Butts officiating. Relatives and Friends may visit with Mark’s family from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Burial services will be held on Tuesday, September 23rd at 2:00 pm in Allegany Cemetery, 3450 Maple Ave, Allegany, NY 14706. Loving kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence or words of comfort or share a memory of someone important to you. To do so, please visit the funeral home’s tribute page at www.caseyfunerals.com.