Mark Gannon Pearce

Twinsburg – Mark Gannon Pearce, 71, of Warren passed away Sunday afternoon, October 27, 2024 at his home after a courageous battle with pancreatic and liver cancer.

Mark was born on October 5, 1953 in Sharon, PA, a son of John “Jack” Sr. and Frances (Paladino) Pearce.

Mark was a 1972 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, where he was a part of the 1972 Championship Football Team that went 10-0. Following high school, Mark continued his love of football as a player at Ball State, and as part of the Youngstown Hard Hats Semi-Pro Team for the Chicago Bears.

Mark furthered his education at Ball State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality. Afterwards, Mark decided to pursue his culinary career; an interest that came from his love of food and many years cooking with his mother. He went on to graduate from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY and then studied in France under the master chef Paul Bocuse to master the art of French pastries. Mark’s dedication to fine dining and quality food led him from Warren, OH to New York to San Francisco, where he honed his craft.

Upon his return to the area, Mark became co-owner of Mr. P’s Cafe & Bakery in Boardman, OH alongside his father and brother. For 15 years, Mr. P’s thrived as an area favorite, earning a place on the Jazz Circuit and serving numerous celebrities and famous athletes over the years.

After the closing of Mr. P’s, Mark took his talents into the Business Development side of the culinary world. His final position was as National Business Development Culinary Research and Development Specialist for the Orlando Baking Company in Cleveland.

In addition to his love for good food, wine, music, and dessert, Mark also appreciated clothing and was extremely dedicated to fitness. Even through his sickness, he still made time for daily trips to the gym. Mark was also a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan. He was a loyal and caring friend and was always good for showing up with something he had freshly baked. Most of all, Mark loved his family and cherished the time spent with those he loved, especially his son, Anthony. He was endlessly proud of the man Anthony has become. Mark will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Mark will always be remembered by his son, Anthony Pearce (Savannah Yoho) of Hilliard; former wife and friend, Anna Marie (Nuzzi) Pearce of Warren; sister-in-law, Barbara Pearce of Warren and nieces, Shannon Pearce and Jennifer (Jonathan) Morgan.

Besides his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his infant children, Marco G. Pearce and Markie Marie Pearce and his brother, John “Jack” Pearce Jr.

Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to Mark on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 11:45am to 12:45pm at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel of Warren, 1884 North Road NE.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 1pm at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish - Blessed Sacrament Church, 3020 Reeves Road NE Warren, OH 44483, with Rev. Christopher Cicero presiding.

A private burial will be at All Souls Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mark’s name to http://smafoundation.org/ in honor of his children Marco and Markie OR http://my.clevelandclinic.org/giving in support of ongoing cancer research.

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