Marc W. Sosnowski, 55

The Salem News Thu Jan 13, 2011, 02:00 AM EST

PEABODY — Marc W. Sosnowski, age 55, a third-generation Salemite, died Sunday evening, Jan. 9, 2011 at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. He was affectionately known to his family as "Uncie."

Born in Salem, the son of the late William and Mary (Geronimos) Sosnowski, Marc was raised and educated in Salem. He graduated from Essex Agricultural School, where he majored in Horticulture. Any responsibility that he took on, he did so with passion and commitment. Nothing was more important than family, so much so that he became the family historian, recording family history and collecting memorabilia over the years.
He enjoyed his work, having owned several restaurants, but he was most proud of his accomplishments working with the City of Salem. He first worked as Assistant Manager to Gary Moore at Winter Island. When Mr. Moore retired, Marc was promoted to Manager of Winter Island, a position he enjoyed and held for several years. Marc took a deep interest in the history of Salem, especially Winter Island, and he passionately pursued its history through research and local stories obtained from residents and tourists alike.

Marc's greatest rewards came from his 25-year involvement with The Boy Scouts, Troop 24, in Salem, where he served as Assistant Den Leader, Assistant Scout Master and then as Troop Committee Chair. He had been a member of District Advancement, and he also received the Wood Badge and Silver Beaver awards; Marc earned the highest training awards given to any scout leader and was a former member of the Training Staff of Shu-Shu-Ga. Known for his humorous wit, his love of family and of Salem, he will be sorely missed.

He is survived by his brother, Salem City Councilor Michael Sosnowski and his wife Patricia of Salem; his nieces and nephews, Michael and Rachel Sosnowski and their daughter, Alexander Grace, of Beverly; Tanya Sosnowski of Salem; Jodi (Sosnowski) and Joseph Ross and their daughter, Mayri, of Salem; and William Sosnowski of Salem; many cousins, including Elizabeth Murphy of Peabody; Diana Perez of New York City; his Uncle Frank and Lucille Sosnowski of Salem; Aunt Theresa Kerr of Hull; Aunt Victoria Halica of Connecticut; Aunt Anne Snow of Salem, and many more extended family and friends, including Lore and Steve Cody of Salem, and his best friend, Casey Murphree of Salem.

Jan 13, 2011

ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral will be held on Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 at 9 a.m. from the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St., (corner of North Street) Salem, to be followed by funeral services at 10 a.m. in St. Vasilios Church, 7 Paleologos St., Peabody, MA 01960. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Marc's behalf to the Boys Scouts of America, Troop #24, c/o Eva Quinlan, 8 Charles St., Peabody, MA 01960. Interment will be at Greenlawn Cemetery, Salem. For online guest book or additional information, please call 978-744-0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com.