Mark A. Teoli, 61, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on November 30, 2021 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of James V. and Jaquelyn 'Jackie' A. (Dalesandro) Teoli.

Mark was raised in Niagara Falls, attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School.    He earned a Degree in Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology, and a Master's Degree in Education from Buffalo State College, and also studied at Landmark College.  On May 18, 1996, he married Kim (Buchanan) Teoli at St. Joseph Church in Niagara Falls.  As a young man, Mark was employed as a dishwasher at the Como Restaurant and later as a Bartender at Daddy's in Niagara Falls.  He was a member of the Carpenter's Local Union 276 in Cheektowaga for many years.  For the past 20 years, he was employed as a Technology Vocation Teacher at LaSalle Preparatory in Niagara Falls, and also taught adult education at McKinley High School in Buffalo, NY in the evenings.

Mark enjoyed coaching baseball and football, and served as the coach at LaSalle Prep and as a timekeeper for Niagara University Basketball as well as for LaSalle Prep.  He loved attending his children's sporting events, baseball games, and was an avid Bills and Sabres fan.  He loved attending concerts, and was a huge fan of James Taylor and the BBC Band.  Mark helped many students as a coach, mentor, and teacher.  He was a proud family man and friend to anyone that needed one.  Above all, he loved his family and spending time with his children, and will be remembered as a generous and caring man that made sure his parents were safe.

In addition to his parents and wife of 25 years, Mark is survived by his children, Dominick Teoli and Gabrielle Teoli; his sister, Cheryl (Joe) Zito; his nephews, Eric (Michelle) Buchanan and Erik (JoJo) Zito, and niece, Nikki (Mike) Hattersley, as well as several cousins and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 3 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304.  Mark's Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 6 at 10 AM at Holy Family Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301.  Everyone please assemble at church.  Interment in Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.  If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital Foundation, 621 10th Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.