Obituary of Mark Havens

Mark (Sparky) Havens, 55 of Hyde Park, NY passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. Mark was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on September 1, 1958 to the late Lawrence and Mary Sheedy Havens. Mark was raised in Pleasant Valley and attended Arlington Schools. He was employed by Palumbo Block in Dover Plains, NY and was a member of Teamsters Local 456. Mark is survived by his two wonderful daughters, Jennifer Havens, Poughkeepsie and Shelby Havens, Wappinger Falls, his pal and grandson Owen Clark, his friend and former wife Heidi Peterson Havens. He is also survived by his brothers Larry Havens, Amenia, NY, Tim Havens, Canojorhorie, NY, Charles Havens, Tuscan, AZ, and his sisters and brother-in-law, Mary Galbraith and husband Bill, Poughkeepsie, NY and Margaret Hart and Husband Chris, Pleasant Valley, NY. Mark is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Make a wish of Hudson Valley, 832 South Broadway Terrytown, NY 10591, or the American Lung Association. Calling hours will take place Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home from 1 to 4pm. Burial will take place at St. Peters Cemetery at the convenience of the family. For directions or to leave an online condolence please visit www.doylefuneralhome.com