Mark Greenblatt

SALEM, MA & NAPLES, ME - Mark Greenblatt, formally of Forrester Street in Salem died peacefully on Tuesday, October 13 at an assisted living in Dover NH due to complications of Dementia. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1949. He was the oldest child of Abe Greenblatt and Janet Valente. He attended Notre Dame High School in West Haven CT, where he played football, then went on to attend Boston College, where he met and married Susan Dinan in 1972.

After college, Mark worked as a youth counselor with the Salem Youth Commission, later getting a master’s degree in social work. His career was dedicated to helping young people and families through difficult life experiences, both through his private practice and in the Salem and Danvers Massachusetts school systems.

Over their 54-year marriage, Mark and Susan shared devotion to their family, love of travel and professional service to those in need.

In his spare time, Mark volunteered with the Salem Youth Soccer Association as a coach and referee. Mark was a passionate coach and mentor to his own kids and other young athletes, taking teams to international tournaments and guiding them to college athletic programs. He was an avid golfer and enthusiastic fan of Boston sports, particularly the Celtics and Red Sox.

After retirement, Mark enjoyed days at the lake in Maine with Susan and their dog, Mishy. He loved gardening, playing harmonica, reading his comic books, watching his grandchildren’s sports games and taking trips with his family of fourteen.

Mark is survived by his wife, Susan of Naples, Maine; their son Josh and his wife, Debora of Georgetown MA; their daughter Jannah Greenblatt and her husband, Moe of Brooklyn, NY and their daughter Bethany Goodrich and her husband, Matt of North Hampton NH. Also, six grandchildren, Jonah and Kathryn Greenblatt, Seif and Faris Gabr and Ethan and Jack Goodrich. He is also survived by his siblings, Paul Greenblatt (Jane) of Freedom NH and Ellen Rowland (Gary) of Hamden, CT.

His family will remember his kind heart and the joy he took in being together.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mark’s Celebration of Life Ceremony which will be held at O’Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 84 Washington Sq., (at Salem Common) SALEM on Wednesday, November 11th at 11 A.M. with a visitation to be held prior to his service from 9:30 to 11 A.M. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery will be privately held. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Alzheimer’s Association at https://Alzheimer's Association /. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.