Mark David Paskowitz, an avid sports fan from South Plainfield, New Jersey, passed away unexpectedly at his home at the age of 29 on Friday, December 5, 2025.
He was not just a sports fan but also participated in the Lakeview School 5K.
Paskwitz is remembered for his joyful spirit and his love for community and sports.
He graduated from Lakeview School in Edison in 2017 and attended the New Jersey Institute for Disabilities – Adult Training Center 2.
An avid sports fan was often found cheering for his favorite teams, including the New York Yankees, the New York Giants, and Rutgers Basketball and Football.
Some of his happiest times were spent taking trips to see the Somerset Patriots or riding the train and ferry into New York City.
Moreover, he didn’t just watch sports but participated in them too. He proudly took part in the Lakeview School 5K to make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities throughout New Jersey.
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South Plainfield Sports Enthusiast Mark David Paskowitz Dies at 29
Mark David Paskowitz, the son of Glenn Paskowitz and Cheryl Tracy, was born in 1996 in Edison. He was a lifelong resident of South Plainfield.
Sadly, he passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Mark brought a gentle, joyful presence to his family and community.
Beyond athletics, he found special happiness in the holidays. His favorite was New Year’s Eve, for the simple and wonderful reason that he got to stay up late to watch Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve Show.
Mark leaves behind a family who will miss him profoundly.
He is survived by his devoted parents, Glenn Paskowitz and Cheryl Tracy, and loving brother, Steven Paskowitz, and sister-in-law, Dara.
He shared a close bond with his Aunt Allison Nachtigall and Richard Ziolkowski; Aunt Janet Tracy; Aunt and Uncle, Sandra and Bob Mammone; and his cousins Rachel, Shannon, and Robert.
Similarly, he leaves a host of extended family and friends who were touched by his kind spirit.
On the other hand, Mark was predeceased by his beloved grandparents, Albert and Phoebe Paskowitz, and Arnold and Barbara Tracy, and his Uncle, Craig Paskowitz.
This is hard. My nephew Mark Paskowitz unexpectedly passed away early Friday morning. This is a deep loss. We will miss him using his sparkling eyes to communicate, despite that his disabilities prevented him from using a spoken word. And of course, his smile and blowing of kisses that will forever reach our hearts. All loss is hard, and especially losing a child who relies on you for his every need.
Janet Tracy
The Paskowitz family will hold a visitation on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the McCriskin–Gustafson Home for Funerals, 2425 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield.
On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart RC Church, 149 South Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield.
The Paskowitz family asked their friends and family to gather at the funeral home beginning at 9:00 AM, before the procession to church.
Following the Mass, Mark will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery, 1401 Woodland Avenue, Scotch Plains.
Instead of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made in Mark’s memory to the New Jersey Institute for Disabilities, designated for the Lakeview School or Day Programs.
Mark’s warm heart and the quiet joy he found in life’s special moments will be forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.
Rest In Peace, Mark David Paskowitz.
