Mark Andrew Gosen
December 15, 1979 ~ June 21, 2025
Mark Andrew Gosen, 45, of Gainesville, Florida passed away June 21, 2025. He brought a smile and warmth to everyone he met, regardless of how or where he met them. His smile was infectious, his hugs were legendary, and his love was all-encompassing. Whether you knew him for a lifetime or only a moment, he made you feel loved, seen, and valued.
Mark was born in Saginaw, Michigan to James Gosen and Barbara Hughes. He was the younger brother to Michael and a friend to all. He had a gift for kindness, a passion for karaoke, love for his cats, and an uncanny ability to lift others up just by being himself. Mark brought life into his community with his passion for music, talent for DJing , and unrivaled dedication to creating safe spaces for fellowship, all while maintaining a youthful and tender heart.
He is survived by his parents James Gosen and Barbara Hughes; stepparents Carolyn Gosen and Mitch Lenczewski; brother, Michael Gosen (Kirstie); grandfathers Carsten Gosen and Buryl Hughes; stepsisters Tori Lynch and Amber Lynch; nephew Kolby Gosen; an extended circle of aunts, uncles, and cousins; his beloved cats Catmeat and Godzilla; and a host of friends who will miss him dearly. He was predeceased by grandmothers Ruth Gosen and Irene(Tootie) Hughes; uncle David Hughes; and beloved Katie. Though our time with Mark was far too short, the joy he brought to all will live on forever and be his legacy.
In lieu of memorial gifts, the family asks that you honor Mark's memory by giving a Mark hug to those you love.
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Thoughts and prayers to the Gosen family….. so many good memories.
My heart goes out to his family. He will continue to live on in your hearts and memories..
Mark was one of my favorite boy-crushes. He laid down the soundtrack to nearly the entirety of my social life. Everywhere I went I hoped to see him and talk about music and humanity and get the best hugs. And now when i feel like I am going to see him, I know he's not going to be there and I am broken. I would always ask for the same song every dance night and he went out of his way to add that song for karaoke and that is just the kind of person he was. Love and light to his family, and to the community he helped forge. I miss you, man.
It's been a long time since I met Mark, we worked together in Saginaw. I'll always remember his kindness and love of music. Rest well my friend ❤️
Mark was a kind, generous and unique soul. Every conversation I had with him brought me some kind of insight. I only got to know Mark over the last couple of years and I will cherish those memories forever. We were photography and movie buddies. We went and saw Deadpool and wolverine together. I'll never forget you brother 💙
We will miss our infrequent stops to visit him when going to or coming from Florida. God bless his soul!
I met Mark when I started work for him at Hot topic In Gainesville. He immediately became one of my favorite people. His kindness was unmatched, as was his ability to make even the saddest soul smile. I'm thankful to have had his light in my life for over 15yrs, as his shone like a supernova. We are all less fortunate without it.
Everyone who met Mark was luckier for it. I so appreciate the immense kindness that he showed me when I lived in Gainesville, and the many kind messages he sent me in the years since I moved away. Rest well, my dude. I love you dearly.
Mark, I wish I had some better words to express how grateful I was for your friendship. You had such a natural gift for uplifting those around you. I will miss you dearly. Rest easy sweet prince.
Last night I walked past the “old ball field”. There’s too many trees, no room for bases, no bats, tennis balls, or bikes. I told my friend about how to play Benkert road baseball with only 5-6 players using imaginary “ghost runners” , a nominal amount of athleticism, and a bit of creativity. While those are just the memories of a shared childhood for a handful of kids they are precious and incite a smile, and today a tear. Mark Hugs to all my fellow Benkert rd baseball players, and those that may have joined a game now and then.
I met Mark when I was only 15 years old. A misfit high schooler who didn't know where they fit in. Mark was 20 at the time, and knew some of the older kids I met at The Red Eye coffee shop in Saginaw. He was not only kind and welcoming, but he had a way of making you feel seen and heard that I had never encountered before. A hopeless romantic and deeply passionate soul… He truly touched the lives of everyone he met, even if it was only minutes. To say he will be missed is a vast understatement. The ripple of loss felt by the community that was created with him at its core is resounding. I told him once he was not of this world, but something magic. He was a whole universe inside of a person, a shining star. Tell your loved ones you love them. Make it weird. Mark, rest in power my friend. You are so very loved.
I'm at a loss of words to say. When I lived in Gainesville, Mark was one of my favorite friends to spend time with. He will be greatly missed.
I had the pleasure of working with Mark for a few years in Saginaw. He was always so upbeat and brought out the best in people. Even though I haven’t seen or talked to Mark in about 2 decades, I won’t ever forget him. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends during this difficult time.
Mark was the coolest guy in the karaoke scene in Gainesville. I love whenever he hosted and he always keep the attitude positive. He will be truly missed
I’m so saddened to hear this. He was such a bright light and beautiful person. May God keep his family and friends close and continue to surround them with peace and comfort. Rest easy Mark.
I have been honored to know Mark, grow close to him, and have him as a part of my life in so many incredible ways. He was kind, open, and true of heart. One of the absolute best people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Beyond compare. It was my honor and pleasure to help Bekah through everything and to host the wake that so filled my heart. I learned so much about him from others who knew him for far longer than I. I couldn't be more thankful.
It was so wonderful to meet his family who are all blessed souls. I will miss him in the the deepest and most profound ways possible. I am lucky to have been able to call him my friend, and so many things well never be the same without him. I will miss his hugs, his jokes, his teasing me, and his karaoke nights especially. Karaoke is something he truly loved, and so I truly loved it. I will keep going in his memory and honor. He will always live in my heart where I will gladly keep him. When ever you get the chance, go look at the moon and think of him.
Love to everyone, always, all the time,
Erin McConnell
Mark was the sweetest guy with the best hugs. I loved chatting with him at karaoke. We bonded over our shared love of Buffy. He was a talented DJ and an amazing friend. Rest in peace, friend.