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Mark Tactay Obituary

MARK ANTHONY TACTAY Our Beloved father, grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend passed away on the morning of August 5, 2023, in Herndon, Virginia, at the age of 63. Mark was born on May 3, 1960, in Lihue, Kauai to Justiniano and Beatrice Tactay. He graduated from Damien Memorial High School and moved to Washington D.C. where he worked for the FBI as an IT Specialist. He transferred to Hawaii to be with his family and retired after 42 years. Mark was strong in his faith and proud to be a Knight of Columbus at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Mark made many friends wherever he went, and left his mark on everyone that he met. Although he will be greatly missed, his kindness, humor, love for surfing and Hawaiian culture will be remembered by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. Memorial services to Celebrate and honor Mark will be held August 20, 2023, in Herndon, VA at Adams-Greene Funeral Home. Hawaii services will be held Friday, August 25, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Aiea. Seating: 8:45 a.m.; Memorial Service: 9:00 a.m.; Memorial Mass: 10:00 a.m.

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Aug. 20, 2023.

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Ernie and Carol Takafuji

September 10, 2023

Mark was such a warm and wonderful person who clearly shared the aloha spirit in everything he did. In the Washington, DC area, he was a member of the Hawai`i State Society and contributed his musical talents and time to so many worthwhile memorable activities. The Hawai`i community here on the East Coast will truly miss him. Rest in peace, Mark.

Mary P James

September 3, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Diane Kennedy

August 25, 2023

Condolences to the family. Mark was such a wonderful and person loving person with great sense of humor. He will be missed.

James Forbes and Lillian Makle Forbes

August 24, 2023

James Forbes Jr and Lillian Makle Forbes send our condolences.
He was a very special friend.

Cynthia Brown

August 24, 2023

Mark was an awesome beautiful person he could always put a smile on your face.

Sharon Gavin

August 22, 2023

I´m so sorry for your loss. I worked with Mark and he was a wonderful kind person.

Kelly McQuay

August 21, 2023

So heartbreaking I worked with Mark at the FBI he was a kind and beautiful man.

William Crawford

August 21, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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