D-E ’85

The Dwight-Englewood School was saddened to learn of the passing of Mark Stern on July 4, 2019. The following is an excerpt from his obituary in the NY Times:

“Mark Steven Stern of West Palm Beach, FL & South Hampton, NY died on July 4, 2019 at the age of 52.

Mark was born November 8, 1966 in Englewood, NJ. He attended Dwight- Englewood School, and received his BA from Georgetown University where he was given the opportunity to be a Rhode’s Scholar. He earned a law degree from NYU and was a graduate of the French Culinary Institute. For 25 years Mark resided in New York City where he owned and ran several successful restaurants.

Aside from being an avid music fan, and skilled guitarist, he was a lifelong lover of cooking and food. He was funny, exceptionally witty and was loved by his lifelong friends and his family.

He is survived by his son Matthew, and former spouse Elle Jardim, father & step-mother Evan and Sandra Stern, two brothers Russ Stern ’82 and former spouses Jennifer & Meryl, Doug Stern & his wife Lisa & nephews Michael, Rachael, Zachery, Isabella & Oliver Stern, and step-siblings Mark & Kim Kreston, Rebecca McKinnon, Anna & Joe Shields & Kyle Blackmon. Step- nieces & nephews: Conner & Ryan Kreston, Tyler & Caroline McKinnon, Vivienne, Fletcher & Griffin Shields.

Mark is preceded in death by his mother, Judy Stern Kreston, and step father Martin Kreston. ”

To view the complete NY Times obituary visit https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?n=mark-steven-stern&pid=193339409&fhid=12213

Schedule of Upcoming D-E Alumni and Community Events

Save the Dates!

November 28 – Dec 22, 2023

Blue & Gold Community Challenge
25 Days… 400 Donors… Unlock $50,000 for D-E!

February 1, 2024

Deadline for submission of Class Notes to our next magazine!
Email alumninews@d-e.org

April 27, 2024

Bulldog Bash
A Special Fundraiser Event to Benefit Financial Aid, on D-E’s Leggett Field!
Featuring The RUBIX KUBE Band!

May 23, 2024

Young Alumni BBQ for classes of 2021, 2022, 2023 on Leggett Field
Senior Class Panel with Young Alumni
Speed Networking with Alumni

October 18 – October 20, 2024

Reunion Weekend for all alumni and faculty
With special milestone celebrations for class years ending with 4 and 9.

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