Birth date: Jul 18, 1960 Death date: Feb 19, 2010
Mark R. Fraley, age 49 of Marine City, passed away February 19, 2010. Born in St. Clair on July 18, 1960; he was a long-time resident of Marine City and the lakes. Mark was a Merchant Marine on the Great Lakes for American Steams Read Obituary
I was sad to hear of your loss through Remie today. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
The Zucchiatti Family##imported-begin##Kristine Zucchiatti##imported-end##
Debbie and family
I am sorry for your loss. I, as well as the rest of the guys he sailed with will miss him. I remember one time on the old Nicolet going under the Mackinaw Bridge, Mark had climbed the after mast,"approximately 60 feet high", to change a navigation light bulb and as we passed under the bridge there were some bridge workers working on the superstructure of the bridge. From where I was standing on deck it looked like the bridge workers and Mark would be able to high five each other going under the bridge, however they were not able to high five but did do a lot of waving and yelling at each other. As I recall it brought a smile to my face, as he could do so often. I'm sure everyone who sailed with him has a Mark story and I hope you get to share in them. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.##imported-begin##Capt Tim Kehl##imported-end##
I knew mark from Holy Cross Elementary when I worked there and he was a student. He also worked there with my father-in-law Cam Maas. Mark was a sweet guy with a good sense of humor. Never raised his voice or caused one bit of concern. The world will not be the same without his quiet soul.##imported-begin##Connie (Maas) Sochacki##imported-end##
My condolences on your loss. I met Mark in 1989 on the Indiana Harbor. I photograph and write on the Great Lakes maritime industry. We caught up again years later in 1996 on the John J. Boland where he was working his first job as a 3rd Mate. Over the years we have kept in touch. He was a wonderful person, always friendly, helpful and willing to share his knowledge. His spirit will always be on the waters. I know how much you will miss him. God speed.
pat##imported-begin##Patrick Lapinski##imported-end##
We are so so sorry to hear the news of Mark. Jeff came up through the ranks with Mark and were long time friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with Debbi and family now and for a long time to come. Mark will be truly missed.##imported-begin##Jeff and Callie Johnson##imported-end##
i will miss you very much and i am so sorry i am not their with my family##imported-begin##Nichole Dheel (Young)##imported-end##
I am so sorry for your loss. Mark was a great guy and it was a honor to work with him. He will be greatly missed.##imported-begin##Daniel Lind##imported-end##
Dear Debbi, Samantha and Jake,
We were so saddened to hear of Mark's sudden death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sadness. May God bless you all.##imported-begin##Sue and Carl Szabelski and Family##imported-end##
I was very saddened to learn of Mark's death. I knew him when he was the Bosun and Outstanding Mariner back in 88 and I knew him as Captain Fraley. His character never changed - competent, friendly and always there to lend a hand. Mark's smile as you climbed the ladder will be deeply missed. He was a great guy.##imported-begin##Tom Emery##imported-end##
I am so sad to hear of Marks passing. I am an old friend of Sue's. I know Mark when he was growing up. I to remember his great smile. I am so sad for all of you. May he rest in peace. And may you be confronted by the Lords words.##imported-begin##Jill Prieskorn##imported-end##
