Mark Evelio Hardwick died peacefully with his wife at his bedside at Florida Hospital on October 28, in Ocala, Florida, at the age of 50.

Mark is survived by his wife, Jennifer; children, Mark Jr., Matthew, and Sean; sister Laura Siciliano, niece Brynn and nephew Nicholas.   He is preceded in death by his parents, Gary and Rosemarie Hardwick and brother in law, Samuel Siciliano.

Mark was born on July 8, 1968, in Miami, Florida, to Gary and Rosemarie Hardwick. He attended Homestead High School in 1983.   His life became whole when he married the love of his life, Jennifer, in 2012.

Mark was an accomplished Plumber at Kiley & Sons. He was a fun loving man whose goal was nothing more than making someone smile.  He loved watching football – cheering energetically with glowing words of encouragement for his Miami Hurricanes.  He was passionate about golfing with his buddies and his not so quiet philosophy on politics.

The viewing and subsequent Celebration of Mark's Colorful, Crazy Life filled with Hardwick luck is scheduled for 2:00 pm, November 2nd, at Baldwin Brothers at 3990 East State Road 44, Wildwood, Florida.   Pastor Jeremy Culpepper will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mark's life. The family would like to thank Dr Rama Balaraman and her staff for their tireless efforts and care of Mark through his cancer journey. If you would prefer to make a donation In lieu of flowers Mark and his family would appreciate donations to Lukemia and Lymphoma Society.