Mark DeMates

Mark was a good brother and was the youngest of us three boys. Mark was always a kind and gentle person, despite being very strong. It would have been easy for Mark to be overshadowed by his two older brothers you excelled in athletics. Mark instead forged his own way and broke the shot put and discus records set by his brothers. Mark was a devoted Dad and has two great daughters and I think five grandkids. Mark will be missed by all and hope that he rests in peace, as he assuredly deserves it. Love - Brother James

Mark was my brother and good friend as we grew up together with me and Steve. He was always kind, gentle and very strong. He could have been overshadowed by his older brothers that excelled in football and track, but instead broke the records that they set in high school. In many ways Mark was the best of us and was always willing to help anyone in need.

Mark was very strong my dads cars was stuck in the snow.he push on the back of the car and picked the one back tire off the ground a couple inches. I bet he still holds the shot put record at north branch high school

Mark was a very nice person to talk to. Everyone liked Mark. Strong guy in everything thing. RIP Mark