I'm sorry to hear about Mark's passing.

I was searching his name on the internet and found this tribute page.

I was Mark's apprentice at the Casablanca Restaurant in the West End from 1982-1984.

He was thoughtful enough (and smart enough) to hire me and give me me a chance.

I think he saw a little bit of himself in me.

He was only five years older so we had a lot of fun at the Casablanca.

Tons of teatowel fights and he was really good at it. It's a wonder someone didn't lose an eye... Or a finger.

He came down to Melbourne one time years later when he opened the steak restaurant with Michael Shafferman and we connected again.

I have noted in this obituary that he finally got his dream to go into cars and racing and I was very pleased to hear that.

Being a Chef is a tough life and best suited for younger folk.

Might I please enquire how Mark passed away?

I have enclosed a photo of dubious quality as it's from the 1980s and is the only one I have.

It is I believe from my last night at the Casablanca although I seem to remember I returned for a couple of cameos when Mark or Paul had something on.

I hope this reaches Jude his partner whom I still remember.

Shaney0007@gmail.com

Regards Shane Marshall