Obituary of Mark John Dooley, Sr.

05/07/30 - 01/26/22 of Shieldsville/Faribault/Saint Paul, MN. Mark was a devoted father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather with a big heart, generous spirit and beloved by so many. An alumnus of Bethlehem Academy-Faribault & undergraduate of University of Saint Thomas. He was a successful manager & dynamic businessman within the Twin Cities automobile community for more than 40 years. Survived by his children, Mark, Jr. (Michele), Greg (Barb), Sheila, Sharon, Colleen, Terry (Lea), step-daughter Kellee (Bryan); 15 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; parents, Catherine and Anthony; siblings Vincent, Mary, Paul, Robert, & Catherine. A man of the world, Mark loved to travel, play golf & was an avid reader. He lived a full life with a great sense of humor, an exceptional talent for listening & eloquently expressing himself. We are forever blessed by his presence. His spirit lives on in the hearts of those who knew or were touched by him. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 12:00 PM at Willwerscheid Funeral Home, 1167 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery followed by a luncheon. No flowers please. Per recent Saint Paul mandate, face masks required. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 12:00 PM at Willwerscheid Funeral Home, 1167 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery followed by a luncheon. No flowers please. Per recent Saint Paul mandate, face masks required.