Mark Pidala

Mark Pidala of Cold Spring passed away peacefully on November 10, 2022 at Putnam Hospital.  He was 58.

Born on November 14, 1963 in Cold Spring to the late Richard A. and Mary Giachinta Pidala. 

Growing up, while Mark was attending school, his favorite part was the bus ride he shared with his friend Lisa Trimble with whom he created a special friendship with.  After his mother Mary’s passing, Mark became a resident of ARC where he enjoyed dancing, workshops, interacting with his co-residents and going to amusement parks.  Mark enjoyed collecting hats and looking at magazines.  If he was walking through your house, he would look for magazines and hats he could take.  If he found any, they became his!!.  Mark was always seen wearing hats, sometimes 2 or 3 at a time.  Mickey Mouse was his favorite Disney character.

Mark is survived by his brothers Richard Pidala Jr and his wife Debra, James Pidala and his wife Shelly and Andrew Pidala and his wife Donna.  His nephews Richard Pidala III and his wife Amber, Dominic Pidala and his wife Kelly, James Pidala and Christopher Pidala, His nieces, Nicole, and Katelyn Pidala.  He is survived by one great niece Ruby Pidala and the staff and family at ARC (Cornwall) in Patterson. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday November 14, 2022, at 11:00am at Our Lady of Loretto Church, 24 Fair Street, Cold Spring.  Interment will follow in Cold Spring Cemetery alongside his parents. 

Please kindly omit flowers and make a donation in Mark's name to  ARC of Mid-Hudson C/O Cornwall 471 Albany Ave Kingston, New York 12401.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Clinton Funeral Home- Cold Spring.