NEW HARTFORD – Mr. Marcus J. Luppino, age 34, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2019. Born in New Hartford on April 3, 1984, Marcus was the son of Carmen “Buddy” and Cynthia “Cindy” (Cittadino) Luppino. He was a graduate of New Hartford High School/Class of 2002 and continued his education at Johnson Wales University where he graduated with an Associates degree in Culinary Arts.
He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health Administration from the University of Phoenix. For the past six years Marcus has been blessed with the stabilizing force and love of Cindy Shearman-Jones. They were a happy couple, and Marcus was a father figure for her children, Hunter and McKenna, and was a great influence on their lives.
Marcus was employed as an educator with the Oneida County Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). He was most recently affiliated with the Cornell Cooperative Extension in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Social Marketing providing education to people through social media via the Eat Smart Program including live online demonstrations every week. Marcus was a hard-working soul and a helpful mentor who was never afraid to accept a challenge.
Marcus lived his life ‘fast and furious’ and with undaunted determination. He was competitive in all his sports endeavors from his youth, including ice hockey throughout high school, as well as lacrosse, football, and soccer. He was a mountain biker, and more recently, he played golf, frequenting the fairways with his dad and Hunter.
At one time he played the saxophone in his High School jazz band and could read and compose music, a great talent. He also had an ear for linguistics and he spoke three languages fluently. He also enjoyed turkey hunting with his uncle Joe Amico.
When it came to food, his specialty was “rolls” because he could eat them with his hands! He could prepare upside down pizza and Italian cookies and sweets, and his best supporters were Hunter and McKenna. He was proud of his Italian heritage and celebrated the holidays with traditional food and loud conversation, highlighting the fun guy he was.
His greatest attribute was the perseverance he displayed throughout the days of his life. Marcus and Cindy spent quality time together attending the kid’s school activities and vacationing in their favorite place Myrtle Beach. Marcus is survived by his parents, Carmen and Cindy; his sister, Aria Luppino; his love, Cindy Shearman-Jones and the kids, Hunter, and McKenna who all cherished each other as a family; his aunts and uncles, Frank (with whom he had a special bond) and Debbie Cittadino, Robert “Bobby” Cittadino, Suzanne and Joseph Amico who were the chosen ones to watch over him, and spoiled him from birth, Michelle and John Williams, and Fran Aiello; his many cousins including Bridget (Amico) and Robert Dodig (with whom he shared a special bond), and Michael Amico; Cindy’s parents, Ernie and Doris Shearman and their family Anne Marie, Mark, and Jim.
Marcus always felt that his dad was his best friend and he truly adored his mom. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Dominick “Duber” and Madeline Cittadino; paternal grandparents, Armen and Brigida “Lena” Luppino; and his uncles, Peter A. Cittadino, and Dominick “Dosh” Cittadino. The family is grateful to Dr. Randolph Snow, a professional and a trusted friend who was a savior for Marcus.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Wednesday from 4:00-6:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Those wishing to express an act of kindness in Marcus’ memory may make a donation to the Compassion Coalition online at www. distributehope.org/donations-single/ .
Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Marcus’ remembrance and Celebration of Life will commence on Wednesday evening at 6:00 at the funeral home upon conclusion of the gathering. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Marcus J. Luppino please visit our Sympathy Store.
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