Mark Harris, beloved father and husband passed away on October 23 following a medical emergency two nights prior. He was hospitalized, but did not recover. Mark loved his family and friends. He and his wife Erin raised three beautiful children: Cooper, Lucia and Cecilia. He will also be missed by his mother Barbara, brothers Steve, Paul, and Keith, sister Penny, other siblings, and many many dear friends. The students and faculty of the various schools in which he served will greatly miss his inspiration. Mark was an experienced educator, most recently serving Shorewood Intermediate Middle School as principal. He was an influential educator who impacted hundreds of children and families. In addition, Mr. Harris is a proud member of the Marquette Men’s Basketball community, having been a walk-on basketball player at Marquette University (1993-1996). Please share thoughts and stories about Mark here. We have deactivated the CaringBridge website and are transferring all stories here. Donations for the children will be accepted by the "Mark Harris Family Fund." Checks or funds should be mailed or delivered to Chase Bank, 111 E. Wisconsin Avenue, 2nd Floor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 You may also donate through Paypal with a credit card and/or Paypal account here: http://bit.ly/1nDmeGZ Mark's family is happy to announce that he has given the gift of life to several others through the donation of many of his vital organs. For more information on organ donation or to register to be a donor visit http://www.organdonor.gov ------------------------------------- A visitation to celebrate Mark’s life will be held on Friday, October 31 from 4-8 pm at Feerick Funeral Home, 2025 E Capitol Dr. A mass will be held at 10 am on Saturday, November 1 at Church of Gesu, 1145 W. Wisconsin Ave., with a private burial to follow.