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Mark A. Farina

Visitation Date: Thursday, November 18, 2021
Visitation Time: 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Funeral Date: Friday, November 19th, 2021
Funeral Time: 10:00 am
Place of Funeral: St. Giles Catholic Church
Funeral Notes: Prayer and Final Viewing Friday Morning 9:00 a.m. at funeral home. During visiting hours, it is still recommended to follow the State of Illinois guidelines limiting gathering and guests should continue to wear masks and practice social distancing.
Interment: Private

Mark A. Farina; Beloved husband of Diane nee: Paulinski; Devoted father of Louis and the late Casey and the late Christian; Loving son of the late Louis and Rose Farina; Dear brother of Philip (Katherine), James (Geraldine) and the late Richard (Patricia). Funeral Friday, November 19, 2021, 9:00 a.m. from Salerno’s Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Avenue, Chicago, 60707, Ralph Massey Funeral Director, to St. Giles Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Private. Visitation Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The family will be live streaming the mass-https://youtu.be/EUo7K77F3Ds
In lieu of flowers donations to Kiwanis Club is appreciated. (See below)

Diane and Louis have designated the AKTION Club as the beneficiary of any memorial donations in Mark’s name.

Checks may be made out to: Kiwanis/AKTION Club of LaGrange

Please mail to:

Kiwanis Club of LaGrange
c/o Carol Seith, Secretary
917 Cleveland Road
Hinsdale, IL 60521

Funeral Home

Salerno's Galewood Chapel

Phone: 773-889-1700
Address: 1857 N. Harlem Ave Chicago Illinois, 60707

Church Details

St. Giles Catholic Church

Address: 1045 Columbian Ave. Oak Park Illinois, 60302
Service Date: November 19th 2021
Funeral Time: 10:00 am

Interment Details

Private

Guestbook


Posted by:
Deborah Connor

Posted on:
Tuesday, November 23, 2021

My sympathy to the family. Sorry to hear of your brother’s passing, Phil. May you all share wonderful memories of him.

Posted by:
Pamela Barnes

Posted on:
Saturday, November 20, 2021

My most sincere condolences to Diane, Lou and other family and dear friends of Mark. I worked with him in the Commissioner's Office of the Department of Streets and Sanitation and the Department of Environment in the early 1990s under Mayor Daley's first term of office. He had the best sense of humor and was a great team player, always supporting his co-workers and sharing his vast knowledge about our great city! In our last Facebook message, we talked about having lunch and catching up. The world was a better place because he lived. Truly missed! My prayers for comfort and peace in the days ahead. Remember his goodness and great love for his family and friends.

Posted by:
Karen Kerbis

Posted on:
Friday, November 19, 2021

I am so sorry Mark is gone. I have known him since we were neighbors in Galewood, and I knew his parents. They were a great family, and Mark was a very special guy. I think everyone who knew Mark thought the world of him. He was kind and supportive of everyone and really enjoyed himself. I know everyone will miss him. Mark was larger than life and is gone way too soon. I am so sorry for your loss.

Posted by:
Gerald Barry

Posted on:
Thursday, November 18, 2021

My most sincere condolences to Diane and Louis and the Farina family. I met Mark a few times since Nick and Jennifer's marriage ten years ago and always enjoyed his company and our conversations. I regret that circumstances don't permit my attendance at services, but assure you that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Posted by:
Michelle Holder Healy

Posted on:
Thursday, November 18, 2021

He will be missed tremendously! Hoping the good times the countless memories and the legacy he has left behind will comfort you and your son during these difficult times! Know that he will never be forgotten.

Posted by:
Aaron Levin

Posted on:
Thursday, November 18, 2021

Mark was always kind and supportive during my one year as boys' basketball coach at Taft. He called our games with such enthusiasm and professionalism that you would have thought he had a child playing in the game. I believe he was a big reason why we loved playing at The Eagles Nest, as he so fondly called our gym. My sincerest condolences to your family.

Posted by:
Pete Skylakos

Posted on:
Thursday, November 18, 2021

Taken at triton college. Mark and I both had a great love for High School sports. Mark behind the microphone and me behind the camera. That’s how I met Mark and in person here at Triton. Im totally shocked at hearing about his loss. My heart goes out to his family at this time.

Posted by:
Sal Cendejas

Posted on:
Thursday, November 18, 2021

Diane and Louis my sincere condolences. May our Lord comfort you and give you strength. I’ll miss you Mark Love you. Sal Cendejas and Family.

Posted by:
Phil Farina, Bette and Family

Posted on:
Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Mark was a good father and a decent, kind, positive, and fun man. What a loss! With love to Diane and Louis, Phil, Bette, Lara, Ariana and Evan

Posted by:
Bernie

Posted on:
Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Diane and Louie, this is such a tragedy for both of you my heart breaks for you. I hope you find peace at some point with all that has happened. Mark was a fine man and will be missed. Love to you both

Posted by:
Dan and Val Rattary

Posted on:
Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Diane and Louie, sending our prayers for your comfort and strength. Love, Dan, Val, Cole, Jaina and Liam

Posted by:
Dan Stivers

Posted on:
Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Mark was a kind and generous man and a talented writer and storyteller. I knew him through our work with Kiwanis. My condolences to his family; Mark will be missed.

Posted by:
Guy Vorsanger

Posted on:
Wednesday, November 17, 2021

We lost a good Kiwanis member. He will be missed. Sorry to the family, and Mark, Rest In Peace Guy

Posted by:
Donna Vitale

Posted on:
Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Many Condolences. Mark was such a good guy.