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BALLSTON SPA - Mark Joseph Leis, age 40, born on March 18, 1977 in Yonkers, NY, residing in Ballston Spa, NY passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 while at home.

He graduated from lington High School in Lawith Grangeville, NY. Mark truly loved spending time his family and friends, esgatherevatenpecially at family ings and barbecues. He had a true passion for erything cars - whether it be working on them, tending car shows or joying NASCAR races. He also loved music and atimporparishiotending concerts with his brothers, his favorite was the Dave Matthews Band. The church was an tant part of Mark’s life and he was an active ner of St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa, NY.

Mark is preceded by his parents, Richard and Debra Leis, of LaGrangeville, NY. He is survived by his brothers, David (Jo-Ann) of Pleasantville and John (Kathleen) of Bronxville, his niece and nephews, Emma, Jake, and Evan; and aunts, Carol Leis and Linda Leis as well as his many cousins and extend10am ed family.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 3-7pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by interment at St. Denis Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, morial donations may be made to Franciscan Bread for the Poor, 135 W. 31st Street, New York, NY 10001. Please visit Mark’s Book of Memories at www. mchoulfuneralhome.com.