Taken from the following link: http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/psychology/pdfs/newsletters/2010.pdf

Sheryl Thailer, 1987, Richard Friedman, Clinical Psych/Behavioral Medicine My husband, Mark Zavist passed away on December 31, 2009. We have two children, Michael age 15 and Matthew age 11. We reside in Mahwah, New Jersey. Michael is very active in the high school musical and karate. Matthew is active in the concert and jazz bands and is going to the New Jersey State Karate Championships. I have been at the Hudson Valley Healthcare System Montrose Campus since 1986. I am currently a staff psychologist in the Domiciliary Program. I have a private practice in Ridgewood, New Jersey

Vital records show that Mark Zavist lived from November 28, 1958 - December 31, 2009. http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Mark-D.-Zavist-87559243