by Erin Conlon Greenpointers is sad to report the passing of beloved girls soccer coach Mark Burzynski on November 16 after a battle with stage 4 cancer.
For nearly seven years, Burzynski was heavily involved with the soccer community in Greenpoint and Williamsburg, including offering free girls’ training sessions in McCarren Park throughout the pandemic. After experiencing back pain that resulted in an advanced-stage cancer diagnosis, local families came together to set up the Coach Mark Trust GoFundMe
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I played Soccer with Mark many Sunday’s at Bushwick inlet park. I’m so sorry to read this sad news. He was a true Gentleman and will be sorely missed.
Coach mark was the best that a coach to be.
We will miss his energy and goodness.
We are so sad for his family.
Inga❤️
Forever in our hearts Mark. Truly a great coach and even greater person.