Mark H. Hayes
April 26, 1960 ~ January 1, 2023
Newburgh, NY

Mark Hayes, 62, passed quietly January 1st, 2023. He was born 4/26/60 in Newburgh, NY son of Elizabeth (Bette) Jane Enright and Robert Hayes. Mark attended Newburgh Free Academy and grew up in Meadow Hill in Newburgh.
Mark is survived by two sisters, Emily Uberto and husband Thomas of Mountaindale NY and Barbara Joyce and husband Kenneth of Wurtsboro NY; a loving mother-in-law, Martha (Marty) Henry; his furry buddy Keegan, Tom and Ruth Sweeney and several friends who were considered family. Mark was predeceased by his beloved wife Julie and mother and, Bette Enright and father Robert Hayes.
Mark began his career in air conditioning, refrigeration and construction, than eventually became owner of Hudson Valley Home Craft. He was a meticulous carpenter by profession and was sad to retire.
Mark was an avid fisherman which he enjoyed with his buddy's Rusty, Skip and Amil and had love for music - playing guitar, doing sound and around the music circuitwhere he met his beautiful soul mate Julie and they were married in October 1992. He shared a dream with Uncle Jack, getting the chance to go fishing in Alaska.
A special thanks and admiration to Michael Conover who gave Mark a home, friendship and cared for him when he was ill and Andy Troutner for his undeniable friendship.
Mark will be meeting his beloved wife Julie and Woody, their Golden Retriever to finish what was taken away too quickly.
His smile not only big, but contagious. People that have a love of animals, are very special people with a special heart. That was Mark!
In lieu of flowers, please donate to American Cancer Society or Walden Humane Society.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh.