Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Checchia, Mark Edward August 31, 2023
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Hollomon-Brown FH September 2023
Mark Checchia, 72, of Norfolk, returned to his heavenly home on August 31, 2023. 
Son of Mary and Joseph Checchia, he was born and raised in Utica, NY. He 
attended Notre Dame High School in Utica and moved on to Notre Dame University 
in the ROTC program. Upon graduation, he served as an officer in the US Army for 
eight years, followed by an esteemed career with Defense Intelligence Agency, 
which brought him to Norfolk as the DIA Liaison to Joint Forces Command. He 
earned Masters degrees from National War College and Syracuse University. After 
retiring from government service, Mark established CheckMark Strategies, 
providing consultation services to government contractors. He also worked for 
NATO as a featured publication writer. He has been a lecturer in the Political 
Science department at ODU since 2013, always encouraging his students to be 
critical thinkers and look beyond the newsfeed for truth.

Mark was a loving and devoted son, brother, husband and father. He is 
predeceased by his parents and his beloved sister, Sandy Maher, who most 
certainly was there to welcome him with open arms when he passed. Mark is 
survived by his wife, Stephanie, and daughters, Sophia and Brandi (Mike); 
sisters, Judy Goerlitz (Christopher) and Carol Crawford; niece, Elizabeth Maher 
Funk (Tom) and nephews, Stephen Maher, Jeffrey Blake Maher (Eric), and Josh 
Maher (Alicia) and their wonderful children.

Mark was an active member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Notre Dame 
Alumni Club and Ryan Club and had a great time with his ODU colleagues competing 
in World Quest. He had a quick wit and sharp mind full of facts and stats about 
the world. Always happy to lend a helping hand, Mark was a truly great man whose 
impact will be forever felt by his family and friends. He was a selfless man 
whose passing dealt a stinging blow to the hearts of his loved ones. His ability 
to sacrifice, provide, support, forgive, and love will be forever engrained in 
those who knew him well.

Funeral services will be private. In honor of Mark’s memory, the family suggests 
making a donation to SeriousFun Children’s Network (https://seriousfun.org).


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