Running 1 Mile per Hour for 24 Hours in Honor of Mark Tardif

To honor my father, I will be running one mile every hour for 24 hours on April 23rd. All funds raised will go toward purchasing a footstone for his grave.

At the top of every hour, I will run one mile on the Saint Joseph's Track for 24 hours. Students of the college are welcome to join me at any time. Those from outside the college who wish to participate may do so between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Mark Todd Tardiff, 57, passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2024, at his home. He was born on June 16, 1967, in Bangor, Maine, the son of William A. “Billy” and Joanne Tardiff.

Mark graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1986. A proud man, he always considered himself a laborer. His hospitality and kindness touched many lives. He enjoyed spending time with family, cooking, listening to music, fishing, biking, and lifting weights.

In December 1998, Mark married the love of his life, Emelda. He is survived by his sons, Vincent, Alex, and Jobet; daughters, Olivia and Eliana; one grandchild, Luna; sisters, Robin, Joanie, Barbara, Kelly, Suzie, and Brenda; nephews, Joshua, Cyrus, Jerome, Corey, and Michael; and nieces, Erica, Jessica, Morgan, Sierra, and Kathleen.