| Date of Birth | February 1, 1953 |
| Passed Away | April 7, 2026 |
| Place of Residence | Prattsburgh |
| Home State | New York |
| Service Date | April 16, 2026 |
| Service Time | 6:00 PM |
| Service Location | Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, Hammondsport |
| Interment Location | Italy Hill Cemetery |
PRATTSBURGH – Mark E. Fitzwater passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his home in Prattsburgh.
Mark was born to the late Maryanne (Gombar) and Elwood Fitzwater on Sunday, February 1, 1953.
A lifelong resident of Prattsburgh, Mark graduated from Franklin Academy, now Prattsburgh Central School, before attending Alfred Tech and obtaining an associate degree in Applied Science.
He was a lifetime employee of Steuben County Public Works in Prattsburgh, working his way up to supervisor.
Mark was a member of the Prattsburgh Protective Fire Department for more than 50 years, serving as Treasurer, Assistant Chief, and Chief.
He loved his quickdraw, the New York Yankees, and the New York Giants.
He is survived by his sister Audrey (Ed) Cermak, brothers Tom and Robert Fitzwater, sister-in-law Tammy (Billy) Fitzwater, and several nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by both of his parents, brothers Bill Richard and Gene Fitzwater.
Calling hours will be held at the Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, 35 Main St., Hammondsport, N.Y., on Thursday, April 16, 2026, between the hours of 4 and 6:00 pm, with a funeral service at 6:00 pm.
Mark will be laid to rest with his parents at Italy Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mark’s memory to Prattsburg Protective Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 356, Prattsburgh, NY 14873, or to the Prattsburgh Ambulance, PO Box 232, Prattsburgh, NY 14873.
Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home, Hammondsport, is honored to assist Snork’s family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Mark are welcome below, or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.
I have a lot of fond memories of times with Mark, starting with the “Bone Patrol” (Pulling Brush for Taylor Vineyards in 1974) to all the good times we shared in the Fire Service. He was lifetime dedicated to the Prattsburgh Protectives and will be remembered for a long time. Rest in Peace Brother… you deserve it. Duckie