Mark Joseph Picciottino

On Thursday, September 4th Mark Joseph Picchiottino passed from this world to the next. Born in Milwaukee on May 23, 1958. The 4th child of 6 born to Bill and Elsbeth. By all accounts Mark enjoyed the quintessential childhood of his generation.

To many he seemed like a quiet man of few words. To those who knew him knew if he started telling a story you needed to pull up a seat. It was going to be a while.

Mark was a conspiracy theorist who would never admit it.

If Mark saw you working on a project, he would tell you it was impossible. Then would leave the area muttering about it not working. Only to return a few minutes later with a tool to help complete the project.

He loved taking care of the yard. He would weed whip like it was an Olympic sport and he was the gold medalist. A cigarette dangling on the edge of his lips the entire time.

He loved animals and they loved him. He would complain about the dogs barking but would buy them extra treats. Upon moving to Lawrence in 2020 the house cat decided he now belonged to Mark. Objections were voiced by Mark however he provided food, cat trees and cat beds for the cat. The cat choose to sleep in Mark's bed.

Never one to listen to medical advice, he loved his Edgefield 100's and Canadian Misty whiskey. He was never a man to admit his faults or make amends with loved ones. Hopefully when we all meet again those bridges can be mended.

In accordance with the family's wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.