Mark “Loj” Obituary, Rochester, NY Death: Remembering a Rochester Hockey Community Fixture

For nearly two decades, Mark “Loj” was a familiar and valued presence around Rochester, New York’s hockey community. From working behind the scenes at the rink to lacing up his skates for Thursday night hockey, Mark built lasting friendships and became someone many people came to know simply as part of the fabric of local hockey.

His connection to the sport reached back to the mid-2000s, when he worked at ESL Hockey Arena. In later years, he became a regular at Lakeshore Hockey Arena, where Thursday night hockey with the Fat Guys gave him another opportunity to share the ice with friends and longtime teammates.

A Passion That Brought People Together

Mark’s influence on Rochester hockey was about more than the games themselves. He was remembered as the “godfather” of the Tourney of Beers, an event he helped create and which grew into a memorable part of the area’s hockey culture.

Through his work at the rink, his time on the ice and the events he helped bring to life, Mark contributed to the sense of community that makes recreational hockey about much more than competition.

Those who knew him described him as a great guy, an old teammate, a longtime Lakeshore Hockey Arena staple and, above all, a friend.

Remembering Mark Beyond the Rink

The memories surrounding Mark extend well beyond hockey. His recent marriage to Tammy was an important part of his life, and friends found a meaningful way to incorporate that chapter into a tribute created after his passing.

A friend who had designed the logo for Mark and Tammy’s January wedding in Turks and Caicos later adapted elements of that design for a memorial tribute. The tribute also featured photographs of Mark and Tammy, his dogs and the puck from the Penalty Box Pub logo—a familiar place associated with many memories of Mark and his friends.

The details reflected the many pieces of Mark’s life that mattered to him and to those who knew him.

A Wide Circle of Friends

Mark leaves behind his wife, Tammy, his family, close friends, former teammates and a much wider circle of people connected through Rochester-area hockey.

Friends including Kerbs, Bobby, Jeff and Corey were among those remembered as part of the community that surrounded him. For many, losing Mark means losing a familiar face whose presence had become part of their weekly hockey routine and the friendships built around it.

His legacy can be found in those relationships—in the games played, conversations shared, laughter around the rink and traditions that brought people together.

Funeral and Memorial Information

Details regarding Mark “Loj”’s funeral services, celebration of life or other memorial arrangements have not been provided in the information available here. Any arrangements should be confirmed through Tammy, the family or an official funeral-home announcement.

As Rochester’s hockey community remembers Mark, his name will remain connected to the people and places that meant so much to him. For the teammates who shared the ice with him and the friends who knew him away from the rink, the memories of Mark will continue through every game, gathering and familiar conversation.

He will be deeply missed by Tammy, his family, friends, teammates and the many members of the hockey community whose lives he touched.

Rest in peace, Loj.