Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
Beloved husband of Kathy DeBello (nee Brame); loving father of Kelly M. DeBello, Jennifer M. DeBello and Valerie M. DeBello; adoring grandfather of Kayla (Ryan) Schultheis, Topher Miller, Robert Kipper, Jasmine Miller, Mark Kipper and James Miller; cherished great-grandfather of Ridere, Thorin and Nyxa; dear brother of Leonard (the late Nora) DeBello, Paulette (the late Ralph) Canale, Jo Ann (Tim) Brown and the late Frank DeBello; dear brother-in-law of Linda (Tony) Steiger, Beverly Mittrucker, Darren Brame and the late Steve and Jeffrey Brame. Our dearest uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Mark’s parents were greatly involved with St Timothy’s Catholic School. Mark played hockey, participated in Scouts (Troop 800), served as an alter boy and relished his St Tim’s family.
Mark DeBello attened Bishop Dubourg high-school where he found the love of his life, Kathleen J. Brame. Mark was popular among staff and had many beloved friends in the student body.
Mark worked as a regional Kare Manager for National Supermarkets and made a great deal of lifetime friendships. He was employed by them for over 17 years.
Mark and Kathy owned and operated The Flower Box, a beautiful garden center on the corner of Holly Hills Blvd and Morganford. On that corner, they raised their Grandbabies, served the neighborhood and built dreams together.
The Flower Box closed in 2009 and Mark became an independent contractor who was practicing retirement and beginning to enjoy the ‘quieter seasons’ of life with his Bride.
Mark was diagnosed with glioblastoma(GBM) in July and fought a good fight.
He celebrates now with Jesus.
We celebrate his beautiful life and legacy, too.
Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Thursday, November 14 from 2:00 pm. until Funeral Service time at 6:30 pm. Interment will be held in private.
Prayers and condolences to Marks family.
Knowing he is reunited with his Mom,Dad and brother Frank may ease your pain!
What a great guy Mark was he will be miss, Awesome husband to Kathy great father to his girls, and wow could he cook a meal. I was lucky to have met Kathy and Mark I will miss him sitting on the porch when Stephaine and I come over to play cards. and the trouble he would give us. I know he is out of pain now and he with his love ones that have pass, He is still in all of are hearts with are memories. God bless the Debello family.
My sincere condolences to you and your family ! My prayers will be to give you peace and strength. through the years to come , to remember your love w such tenderness and happiness due to the time together !
W love Sandra !
My prayers and love are with you All through this rough time. 🙏 ❤️.
Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
was so saddened to hear the news of his passing. I never had the opportunity to meet Mark but I worked with Kathy for a time. She told me frequently how much he spoiled her with meals and many things everyday that made her feel so loved. My deepest condolences to the DeBello family and friends on this great loss. May they find peace, comfort and strength from our heavenly father and his holy spirit and from the many who share their grief.
Praying for you and your family!
Good neighbor. , funny guy. my dog would pull me into his yard so Mark could pet him. He will be greatly missed!
Hey Mark, If you are reading the Post Dispatch of Heaven I hope you read this and know… not only were you the “best” man in our wedding in 1995, you and my husband have had the best friendship of a lifetime. You are also the best husband and father. And the best to so many friends who thought very highly of you. Mark!
You set an example of unconditional love for those you held dear to your heart. I am honored to have known you and have known your wife and children, who adore you. Your grandkids will hear about your legacy for the rest of the earthly life those you left here will carry on.
Thank you for your friendship, for calling me “kid” even though I’m almost your age and for always making me feel welcome in your life.
I’ll never forget how beautiful you and Kathy made our reception with all the flowers from your flower shop. We still have some shrubs you so graciously gave us when we built our house and thank you for helping us build our house, for laughing with us, for showing us how a marriage can last a life time and for being our friend. Forty+ years was not long enough, but we’re grateful still for that time. All the stories my husband has told about you and his antics will remain in our memories until we meet again.
To your family, our hearts are heavy for you all. We share in your sadness.
Always my friend and in my ❤️
Mark was a great man, I spent many hours with him and his family helping set up the flower box with Jeffrey and Steve. I love everyone in that family and will miss him dearly.
RIP Mark
God took back the best man he ever made love you uncle mark until we meet again.
With deepest sympathy as we remember our friend Mark.
We were saddened to learn of Mark’s passing. Our heartfelt sympathy to the family. Due to a recent surgery, Leo will not be able to physically be there today, but our hearts and prayers will be with all of you.