Mark VanZandt (1948 - 2016)

​"To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure."
- J.K. Rowling

Mark Van Zandt, age 67, passed away on June 22, 2016 at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Cyndi, his daughters Lisa (Justin), Erin (Steven) and Marisa (Chris), his grandchildren Mia, Ava, Vincent, Giovanni, Carter, Stefano and Will and by his sister Melissa. He is preceded in death by his mother Jane and stepfather Charles Van Zandt.

He graduated from Penn State University in 1971 with a degree in marketing. Upon graduating he accepted a position in sales with The Hershey Company, where he worked for more than 32 years. During that time he and his family moved all over the United States including New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Georgia, California and Pennsylvania.

After retiring he volunteered as a driver for People Mover, a non-profit senior citizen transport service in Derry Township, and served as Chairman for five years. He also volunteered for the Hershey Information Center.
Mark was an avid sports fan (go PSU!), a lover of food, music and world travel, visiting 38 different countries. His enthusiasm for life was contagious. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and he is loved by many.

Visitation will be in the Hoover Funeral Home & Crematory, Route 422 & Lucy Avenue, Hershey on Wednesday, June 29th, from 5-7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Thursday, June 30th in the St Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 359 W Areba Ave., Hershey with inurnment immediately following at the Hershey Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mark's memory may be made to either People Movers, 215 W. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033 or the following program organized by his oncologist in NY: Leukemia Fighters/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, c/o Dr. Gail J. Roboz, 520 East 70th Street, Box 403, New York, NY 10021.

Source: http://obits.pennlive.com/obituaries/pennlive/obituary.aspx?n=mark-vanzandt&pid=180466966