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Mark Straus Obituary
Mark Straus Born September 14, 1948 in Yonkers, NY passed away at the age of 75 on September 13, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.
A graduate of Roosevelt high school he went on to college at SUNY Albany where he met the love of his life, Elizabeth. The two were inseparable for 56 years. With his wife Elizabeth, he moved to Saratoga Springs in 1971 where they opened Mabou, a store which grew into a landmark downtown business. Upon moving to Saratoga, Mark took joy in helping the Plan of Action committee and its great achievement in preserving the historic architecture and revitalizing the businesses downtown. The Saratoga Historic Preservation Society presented him with a lifetime achievement award in 2012. His focus on the community of Saratoga Springs and its support of small businesses was always a great passion of his. He was also instrumental in founding the Saratoga Waldorf School with close friends from the community. Mark was always one to offer his help to anyone and everyone.
He treasured most highly his time with his family, which he is survived by his wife Elizabeth, brother Stuart, son Alexander, daughter Lucy, son in law Rory Moran, and grandchildren Lex, Cleo, and Lily.
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Letitia Autuori (Hermida)
I was s very sorry to hear about Mark.. I just recently connected on facebook and was unaware of his condition. May the family please accept my sincerest condolences at this time. I will remember Mark as being a very kind person with a gently soul.
Bob Birnberg
Mark was one of the nicest people I knew at Roosevelt. RIP
Donna Bonante (Burch)
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Elizabeth and family. Mark was one of the nicest guys. He always had a smile for everyone. Rest in peace, Mark.
Donna and Glenn
Beverly Bochnak (Behrens)
My heartfelt sympathy to his Family and Friends. I am so sorry for your loss.
I Remember Mark from our school days. A wonderful person.
May He Rest In Heavenly Peace 🙏✝️🙏 With The Perpetual 🕯️🌹 Light,Always Shining Upon Him, Amen
Nancy Abel (de Marco)
So very sorry to learn of Mark's passing. He was such a wonderful friend through our junior high and RHS years. He will be sorely missed. May his memory be a blessing.
Lorraine Tully
Mark was a great guy to know at Roosevelt. Always a smile. Prayers to all his family
Virginia Parker (Cook)
Once get to this age, things do get harder. When we are on FaceBook, or sites such as our high school alumni page, people we have been out of touch with, or even those we really didn't know, suddenly are part of our lives. While that has much beauty to offer, there are times when our hearts will break. There is a price to pay (a consequence perhaps) for all the lovely connections. We are reminded of our own mortality and temporary time on this earth. Learning of our classmates who pass from this life carries a sadness for sure. If we didn't care or share these things, we could avoid the sadness. But for me, I appreciate the connection and updates. I became a widow 4 1/2 years ago after being married just shy of the big Golden Anniversary, and it was a comfort to know there were friends and of course family who reached out. So we do extend our condolences to Mark's widow Elizabeth, and all those who have lost a loved one.
Bruce (Dov) Vogel
Condolences to Mark's family
I knew Mark since when we attended the same synagogue as kids
I have read the comments that people have posted, and it led me to wonder: why haven't we posted items about people who are alive and some of the things that we experienced when we were at Roosevelt? I remember 2 experiences connected to death. I remember paying a condolence visit to Nancy Able when her mother died. I also remember that a number of students went to the home of WC Handy when he died. I believe that Susan Pomerantz was there.
Yesterday evening I went to a classical music concert (Chopin piano concerto), and I began to remember the countless times that I played together in the marching band, orchestra, all county etc. Many of the people I shared these experiences had played together since PS 28. When we were in Whitman our home room teacher arranged for us to appear on educational tv. We weren't very good, but no matter. Some of us played together in the basement of Peter whitehead, when we were part of a group called Peter and the seven wolves. Grahm Smith and I shared many of these memories when he lived in Israel
At the concert last night the timpani had a big role. For some reason I pictured Lloyd Nesbit, who I believe has passed. The player here in Israel was a big man, probably in his 60"s. But he did not have Lloyd's smile
We each hold our own high school experiences. With thanks to music I was able to forge passes and skip Mr Van Anden's class, telling him that I had an important practive..
How we went acrtoss the street to have meatball hoagies. etc. etc.
Perhaps we should have a page where people can post about those times so many years ago.
Personally i am blessed with a wonderful life, good health, and close family (9 grandchildren) where we get together at least twice a month. I volunteer as a medical clown once a week, and am very aware of what happens to us as we age and no longer are what we were. But we can still BE
Dov (Bruce) Vogel
Ellen Singer (Rifken)
So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. My condolences to his family. I remember him with a smile.
Bonnie Stone
My condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace and his memory be a blessing.