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- Mark Peter Nielsen, age 58, of Longwood, Florida, passed away on April 5, 2021.
Mark was born on March 25,1963 in Niagara Falls, New York, where he spent most of his life before moving to Florida in 1996.
Son of the late Harlan Lee and Norma Rose (Bevacqua) Nielsen, and brother of the late Harlan (Hal) David Nielsen.
He is survived by his wife, Beth (Kimball) Nielsen and four children, Aria Rose Nielsen, Ian Paul Nielsen, Brendon David Nielsen and Tyler Mark Nielsen and 3 beautiful granddaughters, Hallee, Elysia and Mya. Uncle of Aaron Nielsen and Peter Nielsen. Nephew, cousin and friend to so many.
Through the years, Mark was employed with companies such as Perot Systems and FedEx where he was a Software Developer, but his "job" if asked, was a Musician and songwriter. He played in many bands while growing up, Vision, Viper and continued with bands such as Crabby Earl, Left of Grey, 3 Bucksworth and Atlas Moon and recorded many original albums. While with them, he opened for bands such as America, Little River Band, Sister Hazel, 38 Special, Blues Traveler, Brantley Gilbert, Maggie Rose, Kenny Loggins, and Eddie Money,
In addition to the music, his passions were his family, Cub Scout Leader, Boy Scout Troop leader and baseball fanatic, especially watching his boys play, enjoying his son's art or watching his granddaughters play, sing and learn guitar. Anything to do with cars and Harley's, hunting, fishing and the band RUSH.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Wekiva Island May 2nd from the hours of 10-5 in the Classroom and Cabana, so please stop by at your convenience. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided, however there is a bar on site. This is a super casual event, please check the website for directions. https://www.facebook.com/wekivaisland
The family of Mark Peter Nielsen invites you to leave a message of condolence on the Tribute Wall created in his memory.
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