Obituary of Mark McKenna

Mark E. McKenna, age 56, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, October 22, 2007. Born in Queens, NY, he lived in Mahwah and Highmount, NY. Mark was a consultant in real estate development and construction management. He was principle and owner of McKenna Associates and a member of the Green Builders Association and B.O.M.A. He was a member of and certified coach for the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and New York State Ski Racing Association (NYSSRA). Mark worked as a race volunteer for over twenty years at Belleayre Mountain, NY where he was a member of the Belleayre Mountain Racing Association. He also volunteered as a soccer coach for Mahwah Youth Sports. Mark will always be remembered for being a model of integrity, honesty, compassion, generosity and humor. Survived by his beloved wife Susan (Wagner) to whom he was married for 23 wonderful years and his daughters Katie and Keara who he adored. He is also survived by his sister Diane McKenna of Franklin Square, NY. He was predeceased by his brother Paul. Friends may visit the family on Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ (www.vpfh.com). A funeral service will take place on Friday, 10 AM at the funeral home. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Mark E. McKenna Daughters' Scholarship Fund, c/o Kelley, 14 Wilda Lane, Waldwick, NJ 07463, would be appreciated.