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KINGSFORD -- Mark J. Agnessi Sr., 94, of Kingsford, passed away on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Evergreen Assisted Living in Kingsford.
Mark was born April 25, 1929, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Romeo and Orlanda (Baldrica) Agnessi. He graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1947 and enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard where he served for three years and was honorably discharged. Mark attended Michigan State University and earned his bachelor's degree in social work in 1957. He worked for the State of Michigan for 25 years before retiring in 1984.
A lifelong resident of the area, Mark was a member of the Elks 700 and St. Mary & St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking and traveling.
He will be greatly missed by his three daughters, Margaret "Margi" Sanderson of Kingsford, Anne (Tony) Amicangelo of Iron Mountain, and Jean (Robert) Groeneveld of Kingsford; a daughter-in-law, Tischa Agnessi; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his son, Mark Agnessi Jr.; an infant daughter, Mary Beth Agnessi; a grandson, Miles Groeneveld; two brothers, Peter Agnessi and Leo Agnessi; a sister, Anna (Ernest) Mariucci; and his former wife, Marilyn Fayas.
Per Mark's request, private family services will be held.
Condolences to the family of Mark J. Agnessi Sr. may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.