It is with deep sadness that the family of Mark Callaghan Jr. announces that he passed away unexpectedly at home in Carmel, NY, on March 31 at the age of 40.

Mark was born in Suffern, NY on September 17, 1984 to Mark Callaghan Sr. and Victoria Callaghan, née Tietjen. He was a 2002 graduate of Monroe-Woodbury Senior High School and attended Rockland Community College. Mark was a member of Mount Carmel Bible Church, where he was baptized, worshipped, and volunteered in service to God and the Carmel community.

Mark is survived by his parents of Milford, PA; his sisters, Michaela Caruso, née Callaghan, of Highland Mills, NY, and Kathleen Callaghan of Milford; his grandmother Mary M. Tietjen of Chester, NY; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a loving uncle to Alaina and Miles Caruso. Mark was predeceased by his grandfathers, William Tietjen and John V. Callaghan Sr.; his grandmother, Margaret S. Callaghan; and his beloved cousin, Elizabeth York. Mark was also loved by many friends and acquaintances in and around his home in Carmel.

To know Mark was to know his sweet, kind and gentle soul. He bravely faced several health challenges over the years, but never stopped striving for a full life, finding fellowship and grace in his family, church and community. He loved art, music, skateboarding, sports and the outdoors. He had a wonderful sense of humor and an infectious smile. Mark had an enormous heart filled with love and empathy.
A private cremation has taken place, and a memorial service is being planned for his immediate family at a date to be determined in May.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to Search for Change (searchforchange.org), an organization that made a huge, positive impact in Mark’s life and in that of so many others.