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Offline Maltboy

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JT Marks has passed away
« on: July 21, 2021, 02:27:25 PM »
I just want to let you all know that JT Marks passed away.  His daughter replied to an order request with the news. 
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2021, 02:29:31 PM »
 Well that's upsetting. I never met him in person but feel like we had a connection. A loss to his family, friends and  the sohc community.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2021, 02:37:42 PM »
Quote from: Don R on July 21, 2021, 02:29:31 PM
Well that's upsetting. I never met him in person but feel like we had a connection. A loss to his family, friends and  the sohc community.

My thoughts exactly.  He was a stand-up guy and a pleasure to do business with.  His daughter said the business might be up and running again in a couple of months, but there's no telling if that will happen.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2021, 02:42:12 PM »
 I'm not finding much , Gardiner NY? he maybe passed yesterday.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2021, 04:16:42 PM »
Sad to hear, I've purchased a bunch of parts from him over the years.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2021, 04:27:45 AM »
Like many others, I never met JT. Real gentleman to deal with and super reliable and prompt. Helped me out many times.

Sad day for his Family and friends. Thanks for letting us know.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2021, 05:10:07 AM »
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Gardiner, NY

Joseph F. Marks, “JT”, 67, of Gardiner, NY, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in the care and company of his devoted wife Ginny.

Born on October 5, 1953, in Kingston, he was the son of Robert L. Marks and May H. Lewis Marks.  He married the love of his life, Virginia Brennan on December 9, 1995 at New Paltz United Methodist Church.  Ginny survives at home.

Joe started out as a steel worker in Poughkeepsie from age 18 to 28. Joe was unstoppable as he worked right up to the time of his passing operating JT Marks Trucking, Inc., Gardiner and a successful EBAY business that he started in 2005, selling motorcycle parts.

JT is a member of NRA, He was proud of his accomplishment driving truck across the United States.

Joe is survived by his wife, Virginia (Ginny) Marks, Gardiner, step-son - Christopher & his wife Jessica Palen of Ashaway, RI; step-daughter - Andrea & her husband Brian Carney, Wallkill; brother Lawrence & his wife Joann Marks, New Paltz; 6 grandchildren, Nora, Finley, Henry, Clara, Darcy, and Delilah; nephew, Robbie Marks of Hurley; niece, Kaleigh Ammeraal, and nephew, Ian Ammeraal, Brick, NJ.

A celebration of life will be held at -a- later date. At Joe’s request cremation took place at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Joseph F. Marks, please visit our Tribute Store.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2021, 05:11:08 AM »
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« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2021, 07:54:14 AM »
Sorry to hear but one has to wonder, what will happen to all those parts?
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2021, 08:59:56 AM »
Sad to hear of the passing of a genuinely nice guy and a real smart man. He WILL be missed.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2021, 03:04:02 PM »
Crap.... one year younger than me.......
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« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2021, 03:56:03 AM »
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Sorry to hear but one has to wonder, what will happen to all those parts?
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2021, 04:01:45 AM »
Thank you JT for keeping my bikes running all these years. You were always a pleasure to deal with and you will be missed!
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2021, 09:11:05 AM »
  I asked about a water pump and the related seals for my gl1000, he went to his local Honda shop, figured out what was usually needed, and got them to me.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2021, 11:00:54 AM »
There is a Joseph F Marks eBay store for many SOHC parts. Any relation?
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #15 on: July 23, 2021, 11:24:42 AM »
Quote from: beemerbum on July 23, 2021, 11:00:54 AM
There is a Joseph F Marks eBay store for many SOHC parts. Any relation?

That’s him......
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #16 on: July 23, 2021, 12:12:38 PM »
Way too early at only 67! :(
20 years more is not too much.

Continue the work to support us with important parts some years more and make sure another enthusiast continue.

I'm sure this kind of business is in need of really interested enthusiasts that love to bring old bikes back on the streets.
Not only as a job earning money for living.

I often think that good people often pass away too early when there are other bad ones that lives on....
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #17 on: July 23, 2021, 01:48:26 PM »
Quote from: BenelliSEI on July 23, 2021, 11:24:42 AM
Quote from: beemerbum on July 23, 2021, 11:00:54 AM
There is a Joseph F Marks eBay store for many SOHC parts. Any relation?

That’s him......

It's possible that nobody has his account info so they can disable it.  I imagine there will be some unhappy customers.  That makes me sad for him and them.  Should I at least email his daughter to let her know? 

UPDATE:  His eBay store is closed until August 3rd and all his auctions were ended.  It looks like someone is managing his account.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #18 on: July 23, 2021, 02:31:25 PM »
Such a shame, I’m 70, I feel lucky.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #19 on: July 23, 2021, 04:34:04 PM »
Quote from: MauiK3 on July 23, 2021, 02:31:25 PM
Such a shame, I’m 70, I feel lucky.

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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #20 on: July 23, 2021, 08:34:01 PM »
 I also checked ebay when I first saw this hoping it was a mistake.
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« Reply #21 on: July 23, 2021, 11:56:02 PM »
Maybe they will sell everything in stock to DSS, CMSNL or Yamiya if the family was not working at the shop too?
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #22 on: July 24, 2021, 06:16:48 AM »
 Does anybody know the cause of his passing ? Wonder if it was sudden or some type of an illness where he could of had somewhat of a plan set up. RIP--------
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #23 on: July 24, 2021, 07:30:20 AM »
Sad to hear this news. Like many others, I've bought many parts from him. Super nice guy. Gone too soon.
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Re: JT Marks has passed away
« Reply #24 on: July 24, 2021, 07:35:38 AM »
I was a regular customer for many years. Bought stuff from him last week, in fact. Great guy. I hope his family will be okay.
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