Mark was SO talented. We were in art class together as seniors at Staples. We caught up at the 40th reunion and I was looking forward to seeing him again. Sorry to hear about his passing.

Here’s an email sent to me in August 2016 by Mark’s wife of 18 years, Amy, just days before our 45th reunion: Hi, Bonnie. This is Amy Bennett, Mark Bennett's wife. As you probably are aware, Mark died last August. But I just wanted to mention that he sure enjoyed those reunions with all of you, and I know he will be there in spirit! Those friendships from Staples were meaningful to Mark. We were shocked when we received the diagnosis in November 2014. Mark lived a very healthy lifestyle, going to the gym 5 days a week doing spin and yoga, moderate drinking (other than at the class reunions!), we ate a very healthy diet and more greens than anyone in Brooklyn, and went to the doctor regularly. Mark did not have any symptoms until one night at home and went straight away to the doctor, but it was too late. Mark received treatment at Sloan Kettering and continued to work and go to graduate school for the 7 months after diagnosis, and died two months later. He worked at good health even while receiving treatment doing all he could to survive. The one year anniversary of Mark's death is in two weeks, on August 26th. I miss him immensely and am still grieving deeply. He was such fun and lived life in technicolor, in addition to having such depth of character. I am grateful to have shared 20 years together, 18 of those married. Esophageal cancer needs to be screened for by endoscopy. Please encourage you and yours to have it done at the same time that one has a colonoscopy. It's not routine in this country, yet. I am hoping Mark will be fondly remembered. Enjoy your reunion weekend! Amy

Mark was a nice guy in high school. He was a very talented artist that’s what I remember