Mark Dabney's son passed away Friday unexpectedly. Mark plays for the Rays in the 35s and the Giants in the 45s. He is among the classiest guys in the league as well as one of the best.
The Giants are hurting deeply for Mark and really don't want to play at 10 a.m. tomorrow out of respect for Mark and his family. Personally, Mario Arduini, Tony Nardacci and I have known Mark for most of his life growing up in Rensselaer. It is the most devastating tragedy a parent can experience, but when it hits this close to home, it seems worse.
As a team, I know I can speak for the Giants when I say our prayers are with Mark and his family at this time.
Mark, my very deepest condolenses on the the loss of your son. As a parent you never want to see any of your children go before you. I hope GOD has a wonderful place for him up there and you and your family will have some comfort in that.
Mark and Family,As parents that lost a child a few years ago, we know your pain. My wife and I will pray for you and your family.Stay strong for each other and if you need to talk to , we are here always. The child is now in God's hands and in time you will get to see him again . Thoughts and prayers, Harold & Vickie Jenkins
Mark, I know it is of little consolation, but your team mates, fellow ball players, and friends here in the CDMSBL share in your sorrow! I think to a man, we were all sick to our stomachs when we heard the news. Everyone that has crossed your path in this league knows what kind of guy you are and loves and respects you as a player and person. We share your grief. May Jesus be with you and your family over the next days and months. Look for him and feel him . . . he will be there for you! . . . as will we all! Hang in there, buddy!
Dabney, Christian RENSSELAER Christian M. "Boo" Dabney, age 22 years, of Rensselaer passed away Friday, May 17, 2013. He was born in Albany and lived most of his life in the Colonie and Rensselaer area. Christian was employed as a coach cleaner for Amtrak and was also employed at the Bourbon Street Restaurant in Colonie. He enjoyed his times on motorcycles, ATV's and dirt bikes. Christian was a big basketball fan as well as a NY Yankees fan and Dallas Cowboys fan. Son of Amelia and Marc DeRusso and Mark and Michelle Dabney; father of Milana Amelia Dabney; boyfriend of Brianne Fahrenkopf; brother of Justin Adams, Deven Koehler and Shayla Dabney; grandson of Dennis and Linda Catricala, Edward "Pop" and Rosemarie "Nan" Cornelius and Linda DeRusso; nephew of Viola "Tinker" and Robert Grock, Dennis and Rebecca Catricala, Joshua Catricala, John Catricala, Edward Cornelius III, Alicia DeRusso and Tony and Dawn DeRusso; great-grandson of Thomas Cossack and the late Amelia Pagno Cossack and Vince and Joan Catricala. His canine companion Stoli also survives Christian. Funeral will be from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Ave., Rensselaer, Wednesday morning at 9 and 10 at St. John The Evangelist and St. Joseph Church, Herrick Street, Rensselaer, where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be offered. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be Thursday in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush. Contributions in his memory may be made to a fund for his daughter Milana Amelia Dabney c/o W.J. Lyons Funeral Home. Condolence page at www.wjlyonsfuneral home.com
