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Mark Eric Conrad

Mark Eric Conrad, of Gaithersburg, Maryland passed away July 2, 2019 at age 65 after his long battle with health issues. His devoted wife and his adoring children were with him throughout his several years of struggles. 

Mark was born to Patricia and Marcel Conrad, Jr., and grew up in Silver Spring and Chevy Chase, MD. Mark and the love of his life, Maureen, were married nearly 40 years. They spent most of their years together in the Gaithersburg area, where they raised their son Alex and their daughter Kristen.  Mark was a dedicated and caring family man. He coached kindergarten soccer and volunteered as an official at countless swim meets. Mark taught religious education and served as a Eucharistic Minister. Mark’s early professional career was in the credit union industry at State Department and the General Accounting Office as well as some work in the insurance industry. The majority of Mark’s professional career was as a mortgage banker. Mark also served as the Treasurer for Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption (FRUA) for many years.

Mark is survived by his wife Maureen, his children Alex and Kristen, and his sister, Carol Pittman (Keith) of Avondale Estates, GA.  He was pre-deceased by his parents, Patricia and Marcel Conrad, Jr., and his brother Marcel III. Mark is also survived by many in-laws, nieces, nephews, great nephews and nieces, extended family and friends.

Visitation will be at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD 20854 on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 10 a.m. until the start of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. 

Memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities, 924 G St NW, Washington, DC, 20004.