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Obituary: Mark Anthony Simoes, 40, of Naugatuck

Mark was raised in Naugatuck where he attended local schools. Mark attended Sacred Heart University and Western CT State University.

Mark Anthony Simoes 1981 - 2021
Mark Anthony Simoes 1981 - 2021 (Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home)

Mark Anthony Simoes

1981 - 2021

Naugatuck, CT - Mark Anthony Simoes, 40, died unexpectedly August 25, 2021 at his home.

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Mark was born July 24, 1981 in Waterbury, CT a son of Ana (Portijo) Simoes and the late Antonio C. Simoes. Mark was raised in Naugatuck where he attended local schools. Mark attended Sacred Heart University and Western CT State University and for the past 5 years, Mark worked as a residential counselor at Self, Inc.

Mark was passionate about working on his music and he enjoyed collaborating with others on new musical pursuits. He loved spending time with his family, especially his cherished niece and nephew.

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In addition to his loving mother, Ana Simoes of Naugatuck, Mark is survived by his brother and sister in law, Carlos and Laura Simoes, his beloved niece and nephew, Chloe and Tyler Simoes all of Thomaston; his long-time companion, Lisa Porteses and his many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 9:00am at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 318 Church Street, Naugatuck. Everyone attending is asked to please meet at church. Burial will be private and there are no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue, Naugatuck. To honor Mark’s memory and his passion for music, donations are requested to www.musichavenct.org.

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