Mark Victor Basili
May 27, 1954 – May 23, 2017

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Born in San Francisco in 1954 to Frank and Shirley Basili (Asplin). Mark grew up in Alexander Valley and attended Healdsburg High School, graduating in 1973.

Mark is survived by his wife, Patti Basili (Dutra); daughters, Wendy and Adam Tillgren (Basili); grandchildren, Alexis, Lydia and Kyle Tillgren; youngest daughter, Lisa Basili; ans siblings, Jeff, Robert and Marcia Tosti (Basili).

He began his career with Cil Rossi Construction. His work was with companies and on projects which he believed in through the years. The last 30 years have been spent with Kiewit Construction and his work can be seen throughout California.

Mark worked hard and played just as hard. His humor and mischievous smile were contagious and everyone knew him as a jokester who could light up a room. He had a gift for bringing people together.

Family was the most important aspect and part of Mark’s life. He will be forever remembered as a kind man, a great husband, father, brother and friend who helped others and took care of those around him.

Mark died unexpectedly in an accident and he will be missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of life will be held at the Middletown Mansion Event Center, 20650 S. State Highway 29, Middletown on Thursday, June 1, at 2 p.m.