Mark J. Cyrulik, Sr., beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on October 29, 2026, after a courageous battle with an illness. Born on January 12, 1961, in the sunny town of Torrance, California, Mark was the cherished son of Joseph R. Cyrulik and Sally (Preischel) Suffolk, who both predeceased him.
Mark's journey through life was marked by his unmatched ingenuity and generous spirit. He made his home in many places over the course of his life, including West Winfield, NY, Buffalo, NY, Conneaut Lake, PA, Littleton, NH, and finally Sandown, NH. A proud graduate of Conneaut Lake High School in 1979, he went on to serve his country with dedication in the US Army, spending his years stationed in Germany. His post-military career show-cased his adeptness as a mechanic, both for prominent companies and his own venture, Affordable Repair & Maintenance, and he could fix anything anywhere for anyone. His work at Wellberry Movers, Waste Management, Bretton Wood Ski Resort, John Alexander Trucking, Continental Biomass Industries, James R. Rosencrantz & Sons, MB Tractor, Palmer Oil & Gas, and Kingston Country Store reflected his tireless work ethic and unmatched skill.
Mark was not just a mechanic; he was an inventor with a brilliant mind that could transform and innovate. While his inventions might not always have looked pretty, they were undeniably functional, earning him admiration and respect. His personal motto seemed to echo his father's wisdom: prioritize safety, and always do things right or not at all—a principle he lived by, in his own way. He also owned his own food truck and traveled to events all over New Hampshire. He loved building food trucks and trailers for other small businesses, as well as building, buying, and selling equipment of all kinds.
He was a jack of all trades, a certified master welder and fabricator, and a tireless inventor of gadgets to make life easier and more efficient. He loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, metal detecting, clamming, and making apple cider using a cider press of his own invention. Mark was many times a jokester – his good friend Scotty, owner of Senter Auto, couldn't figure why he kept getting calls to rent his property, whereas Mark had added, unbeknownst to Scotty, a "For Rent" sign to the window of his store.
Above all, Mark was a giver. His heart was vast, always ready to lend a helping hand to strangers and loved ones alike. Whether it was a quick fix in a moment of need or assisting with house or lawn maintenance, Mark's presence was a comfort to all who knew him. His ability to fix anything, even with a temporary solution, was legendary among friends and family.
Mark's legacy lives on through his loving wife, Virginia Richardson, and their child, Lindsey Richardson, of Sandown, NH, as well as his son, Mark Cyrulik, Jr. and daughter-in-law Jamie Cyrulik, of Beverly Hills, FL. He was a devoted grandfather to Riley Cyrulik and Isak Cyrulik both of Beverly Hills, FL, who will carry forward his spirit and values. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph Cyrulik (Jeep) of Sandown, NH, and sisters, Dawn Helstrom of NY and Shari Ricci of OH, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mark's life was a testament to kindness, innovation, and unwavering support for others. He will be dearly missed, but his legacy of generosity and ingenuity will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to have known him.
A service to honor and celebrate Mark's life will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 5:00 – 8:00pm at Peabody Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 15 Birch St, Derry, NH, with a memorial service to begin at 6:30pm in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a cause close to Mark’s heart.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
P.O. Box 849168
Boston, MA 02284
https://www.dana-farber.org/gift