Mark was a deeply creative soul with a sharp sense of humor and a laugh that could light up a room.

He had a natural way with children—patient, playful, and endlessly kind—and very much loved his nieces, who adored him as well.

Mark had a special love for animals, treating them with the same gentleness and care he showed the people in his life.

He is survived by his loving parents, Courtland Forte and Linda Forte; his siblings, Matt Forte and his wife Rosa, Maggie Smith and her husband Brad ; his three beloved nieces, Lily, Elly, and Quinn, who brought him immense joy, as well as his Nana, Linda Bruno, along with extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.

Mark will be remembered for his creativity, his heart, and the way he was always thinking of the people he loved.