Mark C. Blaire

Mark C. Blaire, age 66 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township, New Jersey. He was born on September 15, 1959, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mark grew up in Santa Monica, California, where he developed a love of surfing, boating, and skiing. A strong-willed man with a deep appreciation for both work and family, he carried those qualities throughout his life.

A proud United States Air Force veteran, Mark served from 1979 to 1987 and was mainly stationed in Germany. He obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant before his honorable discharge. His years in the Air Force reflected his sense of duty and commitment, qualities that remained with him throughout his life. Following his military service, he lived in Connecticut in the 1990's and had made Hunterdon County, New Jersey, his home since 2003.

In his professional life, Mark was employed as an Environmental Engineer and served as the Northeast Area Environmental Manager for CMC Steel in Sayreville, New Jersey. He took great pride in his work and earned the respect of his peers and colleagues through his dedication and professionalism.

Mark found joy in many of life’s simple and enduring pleasures. He loved driving and fixing his Toyota, took pleasure in putting many miles on his vehicles. He was also an animal lover, especially devoted to dogs. Above all, he loved his family and always showed up for them. He especially cherished attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and dance recitals, and he was lovingly known to them as “Grandpa” or “Skippy.”

He is survived by his wife, Lori (Castoro) Blaire, his partner in marriage for 27 years. He also leaves behind his children, Ashley Blaire Gomez (Oscar), Ryan Blaire, Meredith Lorig (Steven), and Ian Rogow (Kathryn). Mark was a proud grandfather to Emme, Greyson, Pierce, Willa, Hazel, Theo, Kyra, and Charlie, each of whom brought him great happiness.

He is also survived by his mother, Kristin Blaire Chanin; his sister, Stephanie Paige (Frank Fazekas) and her child Cameron; his brother, Gregory Blaire (Suzanne) and their children, Emily and Matthew; and his sister, Tara Cantone (John). He will also be remembered with love by his in-laws, Cindy and Jeff Wagner, along with their children and grandchildren. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Jeffrey Chanin, who died in 2001.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a funeral service on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822. Following the service folks are invited back to the family home for a luncheon. The address will be announced for those attending the service. Interment, with military honors, will take place on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the family plot in Willowbrook Cemetery, 395 Main Street, Westport, Connecticut 06880.

Mark C. Blaire will be remembered for his strength, his devotion to those he loved, his pride in his work and service, and the joy he found in family, travel, and the everyday moments that mattered most. His memory will remain a lasting blessing to all who knew and loved him.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822. For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.