Mark Nye Sheldon, 64 of Southbury, CT died on Saturday, April 9 at 12:15am in the comfort of his happy home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Canton, OH on January 8, 1947 to the late Donald and Margaret Sheldon, Mark graduated from Don Bosco in Ramsey, NJ and attended Bordentown Military Institute before graduating from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. A corporate pilot with many travels, adventures and friends spanning the years, Mark's career ended on a high note as a Captain with ROP Aviation. Married almost 41 years, Mark is survived by his wife, Sylvia, whom he met on his beloved Long Beach Island in NJ; children Monica, Jeff and Matt; brother Kevin; sister-in-law Molly; nephew Bryan and niece Kirsten. Mark took a sincere interest in those around him and made a lasting impression with his humor and kindness. His family was his world, and to know him was to love him.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mark's name to one of the following organizations: Memorial Sloan-Kettering, Lung Cancer Division, 1275 York Ave, NY,NY 10065, 866.815.9501, or St Teresa of Avila 203.263.2008.

Location: Munson-Lovetere Woodbury

Funeral: St. Teresa's Church

Services: The funeral mass is Thursday, April 14th at St Teresa of Avila: 146 Main Street South in Woodbury, CT at 10am.

Visitation: The family will receive friends and loved ones on Wednesday, April 13th at Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home: 2 School Street in Woodbury, CT from 4pm-8pm.