Obituary for Mark C. Garvey

Mark C. "Skid" Garvey, 68, of Longswamp Township, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 29, 2019 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township. He was the husband of Susanne K. (De Vogel) Garvey, whom he married in 1994 and renewed their vows together on August 4, 1995.

Born in Philadelphia, Mark was a son of the late Joseph J. and Gertrude E. (Dawson) Garvey. A Contractor by trade, Mark was the owner and operator of Garvey’s Roofing and Construction, Longswamp Twp., for over 35 years. Mark was an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He loved collecting many things, traveling, and enjoyed the outdoors and his garden. His passion was his home and spent every day he could building onto it and creating it how he had envisioned. Mark was also member of several area rod and gun clubs. Mark was a very caring man who touched so many lives with his generosity. He worked hard to provide for his family and made sure to give them a great life. He was so funny and witty and had nicknames for almost everyone. He was always the life of any party and loved to have fun and be happy. Mark loved the color green and even though he liked every animal, but he was passionate about his dogs. His home was beautifully accented with rhododendrons.

Mark always wanted his children to be happy and successful in life. Some of his favorite memories were meeting his wife, Susanne and the birth of his children. Mark loved and cherished everyone he knew. Of his many quotes, please remember Mark by one of the cleanest..."Don't let the door hit you on the way out".

In addition to his wife Susanne, Mark is survived by his three children, Joelene E. Garvey, Collegeville, PA, Sean M. Garvey, New Tripoli, PA, and Linnea J. Garvey, at home; a grandson, Ricky A. Kelly; and five siblings, James D. Garvey, Southern California, Joseph H. Garvey, East Norriton Twp., PA, John L. Garvey, East Norriton Twp., PA, Judith A. (Garvey) Sasse, Philadelphia, PA, and Joan L. (Garvey) Karr, San Diego, CA. Along with his parents, Mark was predeceased by his sister, Jeanne A. (Garvey) Carboni.

A visitation with Mark's family will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, PA. A time for sharing memories will begin at 8:00 p.m.

The family requests contributions be made in Mark's memory to www.gofundme.com/f/mark-garvey-memorial. These donations will be divided in the future and be given to different organizations that Mark supported.

Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., Kutztown, PA is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.Ludwickfh.com.