FRANKLIN: Mark Gaetano Sarro

Mark Gaetano Sarro, 72, died March 23, 2026, at his residence in Franklin. He built his home with the help of his father, something he was very proud of and a place he truly loved to be. He was born June 30, 1953, in Fall River, Massachusetts, the son of Mark and Rita Sarro.

Mark owned and operated Sarro’s Floor Covering in Franklin for many years, a trade he learned from his father. He took great pride in his work and was known for his dedication to his craft. There wasn’t a room he entered that was safe from his inspection and report of the flooring work.

In his free time, he enjoyed working outdoors and spending as much time as possible near the ocean. He was never far from a beach. He was an avid reader, often sharing books with his friends and family. His favorite was “Where the crawdads sing” by Delia Owens.

Mark’s greatest joy came from his children: Morgan Erbes and her husband, Jack, of Stuart, Florida; Christopher Sarro of Ellsworth; Nicholas Sarro and his partner, Kelley, of Tucson, Arizona; and Mary Morse and her husband, John, of Ellsworth. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Cainen, Griffin, Ryder, Natalie, and Zoey. He was so proud to be “bruddah” to his four sisters: Anne Sasso and her husband, Joe, Loretta Sevas and her husband, Don, Rita Sarro and her partner, John, and Wendy Hendley and her late husband, Jack; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Mark was loved by so many friends in his community and left an impression on everyone, something that continued to surprise him. If you were lucky enough to know him, you knew a man who would do anything for anyone. A man who loved tinkering and using his hands to build things. Someone with a routine; breakfast at the Trading Post or Josie’s while reading the paper, lunch at Pat’s Pizza. A Little Debbie and ice cream lover, he was always on the hunt for his next sweet treat. A son, father, Papa, bruddah, and friend.

The next time you “kick back for a bit” and take a nap near the water, read a book that you can’t wait to share, or laugh at your own joke think of Mark and smile.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on April 25, 2026, at Calvary Chapel Downeast, 513 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton.

Those who wish may make contributions in Mark’s memory to Arise Addiction Recovery, c/o Paul Trovarello, P.O. Box 353, Machias, ME,04654.

Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com.