Mark D. Cantor

Mark D. Cantor, of Patterson, NY, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife by his side on February 13, 2025, at the age of 59.

Born on May 27, 1965, in Rochester, NY, he was the son of Gary Cantor and the late Barbara DelFave. Mark graduated from Spencerport High School in 1983. After graduating with an accounting degree from St. John Fisher University he started his career with the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) as an Examiner. Mark was with NCUA for 33 years. He was a Supervisory Examiner when he retired in 2021.

On September 5, 1987, Mark married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Lisa Romano. Together, they shared 43 years of love and adventures. 

A lifelong steam enthusiast, Mark loved Stanley Steam Cars, steam trains, and antique automobiles. Family vacations often centered around these passions, including the Annual Eastern Steam Car Tour which took them all over the country. Twice their 1909 Stanley Steam Car Model R made the trek to the top of Mt. Washington. He was an active member and treasurer of several car clubs and a licensed single-engine pilot.

Mark had a deep love for animals, especially Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. For many years, he and Lisa raised and trained several dogs, participating in hunt tests and shows.

Known for his kindness and generosity, Mark was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His family was his greatest pride and joy.

Mark is survived by his loving wife, Lisa; his father, Gary (Trudi) Cantor; his daughters, Rachel Cantor Varughese (Johnson) and Jennifer Cantor Garcia (Edgar); and his beloved grandchildren, Lincoln and Iyla Varughese and Santiago Garcia. He is also survived by his siblings, Melinda Cantor, Christopher Farina, Anthony (Darcie) Cantor, and Kimberly Cantor; his in-laws, Wayne (Randi) Romano, Theresa (Mike) Finlayson, and Julie (Aaron) Verstraete; and many nieces and nephews.

Join family and friends to celebrate Mark's life with Brunch and "One Last Ride" June 29th, 11am-3pm at 13 Trowbridge Dr. Bethel CT 06801

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mark’s memory to:

    •    The Stanley Museum, 40 School Street, P.O. Box 77, Kingfield, Maine 04947, https://www.stanleymuseum.org

    •    The Autism Council of Rochester, 1025 Commons Way Rochester, NY 14623, https://www.theautismcouncil.org 

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