Mark C. DiCerbo, age 69, passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s on Sunday, November 8th, 2026, at Ellis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born on October 7th, 1957, in Schenectady, NY to the late Guy and Dolores (Hatlee) DiCerbo.
Mark was a graduate of Draper Schools, where he was first introduced to horticulture. Mark’s early employment included working in the family business, Regional Banana Company. He met the love of his life, Anita, and the two were wed on June 11th, 1983. Mark later went on to work as a talented florist, with a keen eye for the beauty of nature. After managing Blair’s, of Loudonville, he became the owner where he used his talent to create beautiful floral designs. Most recently, he was a team member of the floral department at Market 32 in Rotterdam.
In his free time, Mark enjoyed gardening and his vacations with family in Maine.
Mark is survived by his beloved wife, Anita M. DiCerbo; his son, Mark Paul DiCerbo; his sister, Diane DiCerbo Lynch (Thomas), and their son, John Lynch; several sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Calling Hours will be held on Friday, November 13th, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Avenue, Rotterdam, NY.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held the following morning of Saturday, November 14th, at 10:00 AM, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 1235 State Street, Schenectady, NY.
Interment will follow at 11:30 AM, in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Glenville, NY.
Memorial donations may be made in Mark’s name to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, www.michaeljfox.org.