Obituary of Mark Joseph Cauffman

Mark J. Cauffman of New Britain and Enfield, Connecticut passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2021. Born in Bristol, Connecticut in 1963 he graduated from St. Anthony Grammar School, St. Paul Catholic High School, Tunxis Community College, Central Connecticut State University, and American International College with a Master of Education degree. Mark was a devout Roman Catholic and attended St. John's Seminary for a few years. Mark loved teaching, and his sense of adventure sent him to Asia where for the past 10 years he taught in South Korea, Taiwan, and China. At the time of his passing he was teaching at Telesis Preparatory Academy in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. He enjoyed music and was a talented guitar player. He loved American history and was a Civil War buff. He followed current events, and was known to enjoy Taco Bell. Mark's quick wit put a smile on people's faces and his unbounded energy allowed him to enjoy long distance running and working out. Mark was the son of Edgar W. and Ann Marie (Scrivani) Cauffman, both deceased. He is survived by two brothers, Stephen Cauffman of New Britain, Connecticut and Christopher Cauffman and his wife Kelli, of East Hampton, Connecticut; his aunt, Francis Smith of Smithsburg, Maryland; his uncle, Joseph Scrivani of West Chesterfield, New Hampshire and his wife Lorraine Scrivani; and numerous cousins. Mark was particularly close to his cousins AnnMarie DiLuzio of Enfield, Connecticut and Maryellen DiLuzio of Easthampton, Massachusetts. The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Swords for years of care and guidance and Sandy Breece and the staff of Telesis Preparatory Academy for their assistance and kindness. A Mass will be held for Mark at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Hartford, Connecticut on August 28, 2021 at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. For Mark's friends and acquaintances in Arizona, a Mass will be held on August 28, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Lake Havasu City, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Hartford, Connecticut, where Mark attended services when he was in Connecticut; Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where he attended services when he was in Arizona; or a charity of your choice. Arrangements were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.