Obituary of Mark B. Tracy

Mark B. Tracy, 76, of Glastonbury, formerly of West Simsbury, loving husband of Diane (Barry) Tracy, died Thursday, June 11, 2015 after a long battle with Liposarcoma. He was born May 2, 1939, to the late John and Lois (Bradley) Tracy in Hartford. Mark attended Cushing Academy and then went on to graduate from Trinity College in 1960. He served in the U S Army then worked in IT development at AETNA Life and Casualty for 36 years. He also consulted for various other data processing companies before finally retiring. Mark was foremost a family man. He enjoyed playing bridge where he met his wife 48 years ago. He also loved traveling, all spectator sports, and summers at his home in Eastham, MA. He will be remembered by many for his warm smile and beautiful hair. Besides his wife, Mark is survived by his daughter Heather DeFosses and her husband, Mike of Glastonbury, his twin grandsons, Jacob and Tyler, his brother Calvin Tracy and his wife, Marian of Pennsylvania and his sister Anne Speck, of California. Mark’s family offers heartfelt thanks to the staff of the CMG Oncology and Infusion Center in Wethersfield and Dana Farber Institute for their compassionate care. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 11a.m.-12:30p.m. at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury followed by a celebration of Mark’s life at the Gallery Restaurant, 141 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Rd 2nd Fl. Princeton, NJ 08540 or the Hartford Hospital Development Fund, 80 Seymour Street P.O. Box 5037 Hartford, CT 0610. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com.