LOWELL — Mark R. Rezendes, 39, died unexpectedly, Saturday, June 11, at Lowell General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Jessica H. (Long) Rezendes.
Born in Lynn on June 15, 1976, Mark was the son of Evelyn T. (Serven) and Alvaro M. Rezendes of Lynn. A graduate of Bishop Fenwick High School in Peabody, Mark also went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in marketing from Bentley University. He was employed as a territory manager for R.J. Reynolds.
Mark was an amazing husband, father, son, brother and friend. He was a true family man who lived for his four children and wife. Mark was a dedicated father and devoted his time to coaching his son’s sports teams, taking his daughter to dance class or attending his son’s swim lessons, he was always there for his children. His dedication to his family, friends and community was second to none. His easy-going nature and sense of humor made him wonderful to be around.
He was a true talent in the kitchen and on the grill, whether it was a Saturday night barbecue or thanksgiving meal for family and friends. In his spare time he enjoyed going to concerts with his sister Kristen. Mark was an avid fan of the Patriots and Red Sox. He also enjoyed playing video games and swimming in the pool with his kids.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived and will be deeply missed by his four children, Daniel, Ryan, Hannah and James, his sister, Kristen Rezendes of Lynn, his grandparents, Lottie Serven of Peabody and Lawrence Serven of Rochester, N.H., and Alvaro Rezendes of Everett, his in-laws, James and Louise Long of Tyngsboro, his brother-in-law, Steven Long of Tyngsboro, his sister-in-law, Erin Crawford and her husband, Derek, his nephew, Chase Crawford, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.
Mark is predeceased by his grandmother, Rose Rezendes, who passed away May of 2016.
Service information: Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Friday, June 17, from 3-8 p.m., at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave., Dracut. Mark’s funeral Mass will be held Saturday at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 95 Lakeview Ave., Tyngsboro, at 11 a.m., with burial to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rezendes Memorial Fund, an educational fund for his children. Donations can be made at any branch location or sent to Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union, PO BOX 1238, Lowell, MA 01853. For directions, or to leave an online condolence, story or message, please visit Dracutfuneralhome.com or find us on Facebook under “Dracut Funeral Home.”