Sad day

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by Brandon Cocola, Jul 25, 2019.

  1. Brandon Cocola

    Brandon Cocola Well-Known Member

    I just heard yesterday that my cousin Mark passed away of pneumonia after suffering for years with Parkinson's. He is the person that had the most Buick influence on me as well as helped me build and paint my 81 Camaro with a 454. As far back as I can remember he had the black 70 Buick GS 455 that I believe his son is going to get, and a red 70-72 GS that I believe his brother has. I also remember him taking me for a ride in his 87 GN. Another car that I believe is going to his son is an 84 Buick regal with a 455 and overdrive trans with GN hood spoilers and wheels.
     
  2. 1972Mach1

    1972Mach1 Just some M.M.O.G. guy.....

    Sorry for your loss, Brandon. Sounds like he was a good man and a real car guy.
     
  3. rmstg2

    rmstg2 Gold Level Contributor

    Sorry for your loss, Brandon!
     
  4. Brandon Cocola

    Brandon Cocola Well-Known Member

    Thanks guys, I just got off the phone with his son and he is overwhelmed with everything and trying to figure out what to do with a whole house and garage of stuff. To complicate things Mark lived in Florida and his son lives in New York. His son it into cars but not familiar with Buick stuff and may need help figuring out what some parts are if any one is in the spring hill/Tampa area your assistance may be needed.
     
  5. Philip66

    Philip66 Well-Known Member

    Difficult times for the whole family.
    Sorry for the loss, praying for comfort, peace and wisdom.
     
  6. Donuts & Peelouts

    Donuts & Peelouts Life's 2 Short. Live like it.

    He lives within you, forever. Keep him alive
     
  7. Smokey15

    Smokey15 So old that I use AARP bolts.

    Sorry for you and your family's loss. It's hard to lose a loved one, especially a person who was close and a mentor. As long as the stories and memories of Mark are shared, he'll live on through all those sharing.
     
  8. toymobile

    toymobile Retired knuckle buster

    Wheelz lives in Tampa area, haven't seen him on here lately
     
  9. UticaGeoff

    UticaGeoff Well-Known Member

    Sorry for your loss. I'm not far from Spring Hill in the winter. Will also be there for about 10-12 days late Aug/early Sept. PM me if I can help.

    UticaGeoff
     
  10. gs66

    gs66 Silver Level contributor

    Sorry for your loss. We’re losing way too many car guys.
     
  11. docgsx

    docgsx It's not a GTX

    Sorry to hear of the loss of your cousin…

    I am an hour south of there if you need some help. I may be able to help out
     
  12. Brandon Cocola

    Brandon Cocola Well-Known Member

    Thanks Uticageoff and docgsx I will let you know if he needs help.
     
  13. Brandon Cocola

    Brandon Cocola Well-Known Member

    253174_10151161303983686_1066167933_n.jpg His pride and joy.
     
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