Mark Furst

A father of two daughters who was married to his lifelong sweetheart, Sandy, for almost 40 years, Mr. Furst pivoted from a successful career in banking in 2004 to philanthropy, where he made family stability a hallmark of his service. Mr. Furst was president and CEO of United Way of Central Maryland for 12 years until he left in 2016 to lead external relations for Kennedy Krieger in Baltimore, Maryland. Stacie Kwoka, Mr. Furst’s sister, said her brother was a member of St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Parkville. He enjoyed fast cars, listening to the Beatles, taking pictures and traveling with a beloved group of friends. He was a sharp dresser and fitness buff who participated in spinning classes and could even do a split well into his 60s.