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Obituary : ​Richard Mark Odell

He was an avid fisherman. He loved music and attended as many concerts as possible.

Richard Mark Odell, 56, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023 following a brief illness. Born in Stamford, he was raised in Norwalk where he graduated from Brien McMahon High School. Mark worked in service industries from Norwalk to Seattle and spent many years employed by Amazon. During his school years, Mark was an active participant in swimming, football, baseball, lacrosse and wrestling. He became both a sports fan and sports memorabilia collector. He was an avid fisherman. He loved music and with his fiancée, attended as many concerts as possible. Mark was predeceased by his father, Richard E. Odell, and his brother, Andrew J. Odell. He is survived by the son he treasured, Justin K. Odell (Megan) of West Orange NJ, his mother, Maureen Odell of Norwalk CT, his brothers Matthew D. (Rosemary) Odell of Redding CT, Raymond M. Odell of Seattle WA, Adam S. Odell (Kathy) of Peekskill NY and his sister Heather A. Terhune (Bill) of Yorktown Heights NY. Mark is survived by his beloved fiancée, Gina Cimminello of Orange CT, who brought much happiness to his last few years. He also leaves many cousins, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held later this year. Please visit www.Norwalkfh.com to leave an online condolence for the family. The Raymond Funeral Home in Historic Norwalk has been entrusted with arrangements.

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