Mark Allen "Buzz" Pemberton

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark “Buzz” Allen Pemberton Sr., 63, of Arbutus

on June 27, 2023. He is survived by his love of many years, Denise Zonfrilli, his children, Mark Jr. and

Sara Pemberton, Denise’s daughter Kara Acosta (Richie) and their children Angelo and Amadeo, his

mother, Janice Pemberton, his brother Gary Pemberton, (Kelli), his sister Karen Frank (Wesley), and his

niece, Kensey Frank. He is predeceased by his father, Gary Pemberton and his grandparents, Eva and

Rush Pemberton.

Mark grew up in Glen Burnie, MD and graduated from Andover High School in 1977. He went on to

receive his A.A. degree from Catonsville Community College. Mark had a long career in the Procurement

field with the State of Maryland for over 30 years; beginning as a Supply Clerk at the Department of

Transportation Maryland Aviation Administration and then to complete his career as the Deputy

Administrator for the Mass Transit Administration; an achievement he was quite proud of. During Mark’s

career he also served as the President of the Maryland Public Purchasing Association from 2006-2007; a

Chapter of the National Institute of Government Purchasing Inc.

He was fortunate to have maintained lifelong friendships and loved nothing more than an Oriole game

with his boys on a weekday afternoon. Music was a huge part of who he was and over the course of his

life, he attended more than 1000 concerts.

Mark will be remembered for his love of family and friends, his fierce loyalty, and his righteous laugh. He

had the personality and natural charm to make friends no matter the situation. He meant so much, to so

many and he will be deeply missed.

A funeral service will be held in Mark’s honor on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Mac Nabb

Funeral Home in Catonsville.

Memorial donations can be made in Mark’s name to your favorite charity.