Obituary for Mark Anthony DiBona
Mark A. DiBona, 19 passed away September 28, 2019
after a tragic accident on Cedar Lake Road, while
travelling to his family’s camp. He was born May 6,
2000 in Voorhees, NJ, the son of Michael A. and
Michele (Perrone) DiBona, Jr.
Mark was raised in Millinocket, ME and was a graduate
of Stearns High School, class of 2018. Growing up, he
was involved in various sports, clubs, and activities,
including football, cub scouts, karate, basketball,
choir chimes, baseball, and piano. In high school, he
continued with sports and music, playing saxophone
in the band and jazz band and spent time in the tech
crew for performing arts.
Marky was also a member of the Stearns High School
National Honor Society and spent his freshman year
of college at Maine Maritime Academy, majoring
in Marine Engineering Technology. He worked as
a lifeguard for two summers for the Millinocket
Recreation Department and most recently volunteered
as a little league coach for the first place Red Sox.
Marky lived life to the fullest, had a great sense of
humor, and was a daredevil with a need for adventure.
He was happiest while spending time outdoors with
friends and family. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding
motorcycles and snowmobiles, spending time at his
families’ camps, and dominating competitive yard
games, like ladderball and cornhole. But, his most
treasured times were spent on the water, whether it
treasured times were spent on the water, whether it
was wakeboarding, riding his jet ski, or just being on
the boat. He will be remembered for his big heart, kind
nature, and beautiful smile and will be deeply missed
by his many friends and all those who loved him.
Mark was predeceased by his maternal grandparents,
Michael F. Perrone and Marlene J. (Bossi) Perrone,
both of Hammonton, NJ and Millinocket, ME.
Mark is survived by his parents Michael A. and
Michele (Perrone) DiBona, Jr.; one brother Michael;
paternal grandparents Michael and Dale DiBona Sr.
of East Millinocket; several aunts and uncles, Scott
and Maria DiBona of Hammonton, NJ, Barry DiBona
of East Millinocket, ME, Marla and Greg Kettinger of
Hammonton, NJ, Micki and Sam Gonzalez of Mason,
OH, and Monica and Jim Newton of Somers Point,
NJ; seven cousins, Madalyn, Shawn, Leah, Gianna,
Lily, Sammy, and Ben; and many friends and extended
family, too numerous to list.
Friends and family are invited to visit with the family
4pm-7pm Thursday, October 3 at Lamson Funeral
Home, 11 Tamarack Street, Millinocket. Funeral
services will be held at 2pm Friday October 4 at St.
Martins of Tours Church, 19 Colby Church, Millinocket.
Gifts in memory of Mark may be sent to: Millinocket
Fire
c/o Rescue Services
c/o Rescue Services
197 Penobscot Ave.
Millinocket, ME 04462.
after a tragic accident on Cedar Lake Road, while
travelling to his family’s camp. He was born May 6,
2000 in Voorhees, NJ, the son of Michael A. and
Michele (Perrone) DiBona, Jr.
Mark was raised in Millinocket, ME and was a graduate
of Stearns High School, class of 2018. Growing up, he
was involved in various sports, clubs, and activities,
including football, cub scouts, karate, basketball,
choir chimes, baseball, and piano. In high school, he
continued with sports and music, playing saxophone
in the band and jazz band and spent time in the tech
crew for performing arts.
Marky was also a member of the Stearns High School
National Honor Society and spent his freshman year
of college at Maine Maritime Academy, majoring
in Marine Engineering Technology. He worked as
a lifeguard for two summers for the Millinocket
Recreation Department and most recently volunteered
as a little league coach for the first place Red Sox.
Marky lived life to the fullest, had a great sense of
humor, and was a daredevil with a need for adventure.
He was happiest while spending time outdoors with
friends and family. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding
motorcycles and snowmobiles, spending time at his
families’ camps, and dominating competitive yard
games, like ladderball and cornhole. But, his most
treasured times were spent on the water, whether it
treasured times were spent on the water, whether it
was wakeboarding, riding his jet ski, or just being on
the boat. He will be remembered for his big heart, kind
nature, and beautiful smile and will be deeply missed
by his many friends and all those who loved him.
Mark was predeceased by his maternal grandparents,
Michael F. Perrone and Marlene J. (Bossi) Perrone,
both of Hammonton, NJ and Millinocket, ME.
Mark is survived by his parents Michael A. and
Michele (Perrone) DiBona, Jr.; one brother Michael;
paternal grandparents Michael and Dale DiBona Sr.
of East Millinocket; several aunts and uncles, Scott
and Maria DiBona of Hammonton, NJ, Barry DiBona
of East Millinocket, ME, Marla and Greg Kettinger of
Hammonton, NJ, Micki and Sam Gonzalez of Mason,
OH, and Monica and Jim Newton of Somers Point,
NJ; seven cousins, Madalyn, Shawn, Leah, Gianna,
Lily, Sammy, and Ben; and many friends and extended
family, too numerous to list.
Friends and family are invited to visit with the family
4pm-7pm Thursday, October 3 at Lamson Funeral
Home, 11 Tamarack Street, Millinocket. Funeral
services will be held at 2pm Friday October 4 at St.
Martins of Tours Church, 19 Colby Church, Millinocket.
Gifts in memory of Mark may be sent to: Millinocket
Fire
c/o Rescue Services
c/o Rescue Services
197 Penobscot Ave.
Millinocket, ME 04462.