Mark A. Bailen

He was born May 14, 1954 to Henry and Florence Bailen who preceded him in death. Also preceding him were Pat Bailen (brother), David Kempf and Philip Kumler (brothers in law). He is survived by his son Dan Bailen of Oceanside, Ca, sisters Rosemary Kumler, Annapolis, MD, Sharon Bowden, Jacksonville Beach ,FL, Rebecca Bailen, Columbus, OH and Airong Gong “Annie”, his loving companion, of Delray Beach FL. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive him.

He was educated in the Fredonia Central School System and began his first career at Al Tech from 1978-1997. Following a massive layoff he continued his education at Buffalo State College from 1998-2000 earning his NY State certification in Secondary Teaching of Welding. He taught in the Buffalo Public School system and various other positions in Western NY until his move to Florida. He retired from Palm Beach State College as a full time welding instructor in 2019.

Among Mark’s many interests were: fishing, music, particularly the guitar, enjoying his gifts of playing, performing and writing music and gardening. A life remembrance will be held sometime this summer.