Mark Raymond DEZIEL

DELMAR, NY -- Mark Raymond Deziel, Ph.D., of Delmar passed away suddenly Friday, April 29, 2005. Mark was born August 9, 1955, the son of Raymond and Marie (Masucci) Deziel of North Smithfield, R.I. He will be remembered by his very best friend and loving wife, Debra and his beloved daughters, Nicole and Monique. He is also survived by his brother, Christopher and sisters, Paula Desmarais and Joan Bissonnette (Marc). He was predeceased by a brother, Brian. Mark was a devoted and loving father, deservingly nicknamed Mr. Mom by his peers. Following his training, Mark worked as a scientist at SUNY at Buffalo. In 1990, Mark moved to Albany where he became a research scientist at Albany Medical College. In 2003, Mark moved with his laboratory to Ordway Research Institute as principal investigator and senior scientist. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, May 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 3 at the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Delmar. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mark's memory may be made to help establish a scholarship fund for his daughters, Nicole and Monique. Please direct donations to Debra Deziel, c/o Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar, NY 12054. Published in the Albany Times Union on 5/2/2005.