Mark R. Freericks, family man passed away Saturday August 16, 2025, in Newton New Jersey. He was 63.
Mark was born on September 22, 1961, in Queens, New York. He moved to New Jersey with his family from Long Island to New Jersey when he was a young teen. And resided in Byram New Jersey with his family till his passing.
Mark survived by his loving wife, Catherine of 34 years. Together they had 2 amazing kids, his daughter Sara and his son Ian.
Mark was a very proud father of his 2 children and with everything they did. He was his daughter’s #1 fan when it came to her dreams and career. Bonding over movies and TV shows, it was their favorite thing growing up and you would often find his daughter, Sara, sound asleep on his chest as a baby watching Star Trek. He adored teaching and working on cars and trucks with his son, Ian, especially on trucks and Jeeps. One of Mark’s favorite things was his son Ian was teaching him how to fly fish and how to tie the lurers. Taking pride in his some for making them. He absolutely loved his son and daughter, creating amazing memories with them both. Mark was a wonderful dad and so very caring and loving to Sara and Ian.
Mark was also blessed by having 2 sisters, Kris Jackson of Wisconsin and her partner John. His sister Allison Diamond and her husband Andy. He also had his nephews and nieces, Ashley, Ben, Matt and Racheal. And was also blessed to have a great niece and nephew, Haper and Kley.
Mark was predeceased by his parents Alfred and Annabelle Freericks.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. For those wishing to leave online condolences for the family, please visit www.cochranfuneral.com.
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Maria Girardo says
August 20, 2025 at 2:38 pmCathy and kids,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Mark. Prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God Bless you and may Mark rest peacefully and watch over you and the family.
Sincerely, Maria and Anthony Girardo
Bianney Matias says
August 20, 2025 at 6:20 pmCathy Sara and Ian,
My heartfelt condolences! wishing you and your family courage and peace during this time of mourning
Sincerely,
Bianney Matias
Jeff Singer says
August 20, 2025 at 7:00 pmDear Cathy, Sara, and Ian,
I’m so sad to hear of Mark’s passing. I was fortunate to work with him for 12 years, and I’ll always remember his humor and kindness. One of my favorite memories was when we took a trip we took to visit some newly acquired sites in California that were off the beaten path. Now that I live in CA, whenever I pass by those towns, I always think about him and the craziness of that trip.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences,
-Jeff Singer
Jane Gross says
August 20, 2025 at 7:01 pmI was so so sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Mark’s family and friends. Mark was such a great guy. Loved chatting with him at his cubicle. He always shared the great things his kids were doing. It was great to see him again when he came back to Covanta. He most definitely will be missed.
Joanne Zayac says
August 20, 2025 at 9:20 pmDear Ian and your whole family, we are so sorry for the loss of your dad!! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything.
Timmy’s parents, Deacon Tom and Joanne Zayac
Mike Tudisca says
August 29, 2025 at 11:42 amSo sorry to hear of Marks passing, I worked with him for years and we became close friends. Prayers for Cathy and family. He will be greatly missed by all. RIP my friend
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