Wilton, NY - Mark David Printsky, 56, left this earth on June 9, 2014 and sailed to greener fairways from his Wilton home. The son of Joan Connolly Printsky and the late Joseph Francis Printsky, Mark was born on November 4, 1957 in Schenectady, NY. He was a 1975 graduate of Bishop Gibbons High School. Later he graduated from SUNY Cobleskill where he received a degree in Recreational Land Management. Mark also pursued additional courses at Southeastern Louisiana University. A Certified Golf Course Superintendent, Mark worked at various golf courses including The Edison Club and Tijeras Arroyo Golf Course at Kirtland Air Force Base in ,Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mark worked 25 years as Superintendent at McGregor Links Country Club in Wilton. After retiring from that post, he accepted his current position as facilities manager at McGregor Links. Always studying and learning more about his chosen career, Mark was often THE ONE others consulted when faced with challenging situations on their respective golf courses. He was respected for his knowledge and willingness to help his fellow superintendents whenever they were in need. They responded in kind and often equipment was shared with each other when it was necessary. He and his fellow superintendents worked hard and played hard. Mark was an avid reader. He loved the game of golf and was a great player but never a boastful one. He enjoyed making others laugh and was the first one to offer words of encouragement to others. He leaves a large void in the lives of those who loved him, as he always accepted us for who we were, not what he wanted us to be. He loved his wife and family, his childhood friends and his fellow golf course "band of brothers" equally and without reservation. He made us want to be better because he believed in each of us. Survivors include his wife, the former Mary Beth LaBelle of Saratoga Springs, whom he married on November 3,1990. He is also survived by his mother, Joan Connolly Printsky; sisters, Mary Ellen Staccone and Shelly Valek; mother- in- law, Angie Lambert LaBelle; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Theresa LaBelle and Dave Tomlinson; brother-in-laws Francis J. LaBelle,Jr. and Doug Ryan. Mark will be greatly missed by his nephews, Anthony Staccone, Joseph Valek, Mark Tomlinson, Shane Tomlinson and niece, Caroline Staccone. His faithful and spunky canine companion, Caesar the basenji, is heartbroken. Mark is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends whom he cherished. In addition to his father Joseph and brother-in-law Matt Staccone, he was also predeceased by his dear friend and partner in crime, Tom Butch. They are truly having a few cold ones in heaven and Mark will finish it off with a Grand Marnier. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Mark's joyful life on Friday, June 13, 2014 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the William J. Burke and Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. All are invited to gather and attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 9am Saturday in the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs and there will be no graveside services. Memorial gifts in Mark's honor may be made to Saratoga Warhorse Foundation, P.O. Box 461, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or The Franklin Community Center, 10 Franklin Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.