Mark La Starza WillisAGE: 62 • NeptuneMark LaStarza Willis died unexpectedly in his home on June 30, 2017 in Hamilton.Mark was born on September 2, 1954 in San Antonio, TX. Mark was the oldest child born to Samuel Willis and Loretta Cox. He moved to New Jersey at a young age and attended Neptune High School. He was an airplane mechanic in the U.S. Army. After serving in the military he was a long time employee at The Howard Johnson Restaurant in Asbury Park.Mark enjoyed listening to music, building model airplanes, and spending time with his friends at Catholic Charities of Trenton. He is preceded in death by his mother Loretta Wilson, father Samual Willis, step-father Charles Wilson, sister Patria Willis, and brother Shane Willis. Mark is survived by his daughter Jeannine Harbison of Phoenix, AZ, his daughter and son in law Arhonda and Darnell Robinson of Phoenix, AZ, his brother Mark Willis of GA., Seven grandchildren: Kwanell, T'aira, Donovan, Treasure, Trayon, Isaiah, and Olivia all of Phoenix, AZ, one great grandson Kaidenis. his Aunt Cherina Cox Duncan of Neptune, his Uncle Robert Cox of Decatur GA. and a host of cousins.