Mark Pelini was many things to many people. To his family, he was openly loving and supportive. To the players he coached, he was a mentor. As a student, he was driven by his love of math and history. To his teammates, he was a leader. And for countless others, he was the person they knew they could depend upon in any situation, at any time. Throughout his life, Mark placed his faith, family, and friends at the forefront. He looked to his parents for a blueprint of how to live a loving, impactful life. And his family believes that he was able to accomplish all that he did because of that selfless attitude. On October 2, 2022, Mark passed away in a fatal car accident on his way to do one of the things he loved most – golf with a friend. In the wake of the shocking news, friends, family, and a community of people who were impacted by his leadership and kindness donated almost $50,000 in his memory. Because of that generosity, the Mark Vincent Pelini Foundation was created as a way to keep his memory and legacy alive.
