Mark Allen Halpen

August 23, 1967 - November 19, 2022

Mark Allen Halpen, age 55 of Newark, Delaware passed away on November 19, 2022. He was born on August 23, 1967 in Fall River, Massachusetts to Judith (Paiva) Halpen and the late Thomas F. Halpen.

Mark lived and worked in many places throughout his life, beginning with a move to Tiverton, RI as a young boy and then to Andros Island, Bahamas in his early twenties. A beach lover, he eventually moved to Delray Beach, Fl for many years before moving to Newark, Delaware where he spent more than 15 years of life.

Everywhere Mark lived and worked he made lifelong friends. His big personality and huge heart left an impression with everyone he met. He had a “stage” presence and knew how to tell a good joke; he could make even the grumpiest person smile.

He made everyone he met feel like a friend he had known for years. He was a “Tiger” on the outside and a warm caring “Teddy Bear” on the inside. His love of classic cars, Harley Davidson, the Patriots, the Red Sox, and fishing were all hobbies he enjoyed. He is now joined with his dog Regal whom he lovingly called “baby girl” for 17 years.

Mark leaves behind his companion, love of his life, and best friend; Laurie Patton; his only Son, Matthew R. Halpen; Mother, Judy “Mommzie” Halpen (and Tom James); brother, Tom Halpen; sister, Heidi DeMars (Brother-in-law Gary); sister, Wendy Norman (brother-in-law Dean); niece Casey Costa (grand-nephews, Dominic and Vance, grand-niece, Evyn); niece, Kendra Norman; nephew, Thomas Lloyd (grand-nephew Thomas, wife Gina); niece, Maggie DeMars, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and his dog “Bandit”- Love you forever.

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Mark Allen Halpen, age 55 of Newark, Delaware passed away on November 19, 2022. He was born on August 23, 1967 in Fall River, Massachusetts to Judith (Paiva) Halpen and the late Thomas F. Halpen. Mark lived and worked in many places throughout his life, beginning with a move to Tiverton, RI as a youngContinue Reading

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I had no idea,my condolences to your family . Tommy was my best friend forever, Heidi was one my my first girlfriends,prettiest girl in the neighborhood and Wendy is the sweetest girl ever who honored me with being Casey godfather. Judy my heat goes out to you. No parent should ever bury a child. I love the Halpen family and need to go visit Wendy. I feel like such a jerk just finding out. Mark was always a great kid ,I don't think I ever heard a bad word about him growing up. Just a great kid. Some of my best memories were having so much fun with Tommy hanging out at Glasgow with Billy,Danny,Jamie and the Rock. We had a great crew who raised alot of hell and had great timesAll my love to the Halpen family

I met Mark on Andros Island. We had a lot of beers together. I left in May of 91 and met Mark again in Delray Beach. We both were getting our lives together again. Always had a smile and always was good to see him. Lots of laughs. Still doing the deal. I always wondered where you went. I am sad you’re gone. God must have needed another angel. Take care.

I love and miss you Mark. I will never forget you thought me how to drive in old Sparky the Camaro, you were a great brother in law...

I’m wishing dearest Marks loved ones peace and compassion as you face this time of great loss and grief. Mark will remain in a loving place in my heart - free of pain and any earthly concerns. I’m grateful to have know you Mark and will keep you in prayer always

Dearest Mark aka " Daddee" to Regal and Bandit. I brought you home yesterday and soon you will be with your Mom, your sisters and your son. I am grateful to have met you and always considered you to be my soul mate ever since leaving you that love note on your car 22 years ago. We've been through so much together good and some bad but our love and laughter endured. My heart aches since your passing but I tell myself you are at peace now. I will love you for the rest of my life. I will talk to you, ask your opinion and always wonder " what would Daddee do in this situation?" You taught me strength, forgiveness and unconditional love. RIP my best friend. Give Regal a big kiss for me. Until we meet again.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Rest easy my friend. You will be missed .

Catch up later bro, till then ride free and raise hell.

Sending love and prayers, my condolences to your family. God Bless ???❤

Our condolences Mark better times on the other side??❤️?

Rest in peace Mark. Will miss your posts. I will never forget how Wendy and I sent you a picture of us two and said Happy Sunday .Some of the posts would crack me up especially Smokey and the bandit My deepest sympathy to your family . I will never forget you.

My condolences to your family, being in the same classes with you in middle and high school was always a adventure. RIP mark

Rest in peace Brother. You truly will be missed. Ride high in the sky now.

My sincere condolences to my 2nd family. Love ? you all.

Uncle mark was always very involved in my life as a kid and I can still remember to this day how excited I felt when I knew he was coming over. He always made us laugh and growing up sometimes felt like I had three older brothers, Tommy, Matt, and uncle mark lol. we had a special relationship and I remember being very sad when he moved to Delaware. However, I soon realized it felt like he never left, he always called and kept very much involved in our lives. So, no matter how far he was it felt like he never left. He could always make someone feel special and acknowledged every accomplishment I ever had on Facebook. He was proud of me and let me know quite often. When I came home this weekend I greeted my nephew with a hug and realized how much I love and care about him and then realized that is how uncle mark felt about me all these years. I know he is not in pain and in a better place but man do I miss him already. I didn’t realize how often we contacted each other until now. I love him very much and I know he felt our presence in the room on that day and knew how loved he was❤️
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Uncle Marky and I when I was 3
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Dear Uncle Marky, I know you’re in a better place but even knowing that doesn’t make the loss of you any easier. You always went out of your way to be in my life and show your love for us. From buying me video games that my mom wouldn’t let me play and hiding them under old shoes so she wouldn’t notice. To picking me up to get pizza and wings and blaring Styx “Mr. Roboto” in your car. To always reaching out about Gina and I and most of all our son Thomas. Even though you lived far from us the last 15 years I always felt like you were right down the street cheering for me as I started through life. Whether it was graduating high school or college, getting a corporate job, getting married, or having a son. You always commented, shared, texted, and called to check in. Funny thing is I still do the Popeye impression you used to do with me when I was little but now with my 2 year old son. I will always have a spot for you in my heart and my son will always know who my Uncle Marky was. Until we meet one day again. I love you uncle mark and I hope to make you proud! Love, Tommy

To my loud crazy little brother you were one of a kind you made me laugh so hard with your stories the one thing i know everyone will know you have arrived in heaven and now you will be at peace god speed love you my angel kiss mama for me..
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"Chuck cheese sucks!" The majority of my memories of you are funny things you would say or some shenanigans from when I was younger. So many good times. Your laughter was contagious. I'll never be able to listen to some songs the same way again. Today I heard 'free bird' and broke down thinking of you. I'm sure that will happen throughout the rest of my life. I love you so much. " Who loves you? Uncle Mark loves you!" Is something I'll always hear. ❤️
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I love you always pop I’m gonna make it happen no matter what I won’t let anybody or anything stop me from becoming the best man I can be by the time we meet again the word will know the last name your name will live on through my son when I have one till next time your son matt I love you

Had to post this pic. The iconic sunglasses. I know you would like this one.
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Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Dearest Baby Brother, I love you and will miss you always. Soar with your new wings; I am guessing they are made from a combination of Trans Am and Harley Davidson - fly high and forever “Marky” love your sister Heidi.

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