Sidney Marques

January 1, 1949 - February 22, 2009

Mr. Sidney Marques, 60, a resident of Harlan Road in the Neapolis Community and formerly of Mt. Vernon, New York, died Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Maury Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services for Mr. Marques will be conducted Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 609 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, with Priest Clare Hendricks officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the rosary being recited at the conclusion of visitation. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil , he was the son of the late Bartoulomeu and Floriza Mussato Marques. He was married to Maria L. Martins Marques, who survives. Mr. Marques was the retired owner and operator of Marques Paving Company in Mt. Vernon, New York. He was a soccer enthusiast, a jack of all trades, enjoyed fishing and the outdoors, loved life and was loved by everyone. He was of the Catholic faith. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Denise Marques of Columbia; a son, Sidney Marques, Jr. of Columbia; a grandson, Sidney Little Sid Marques, III of Tampa, FL; two sisters, Marilena (John) Amaral of Hopewell, NY and Dolloures (Airton) Targo of Mt. Vernon, NY; a brother, Augusto (Marie) Marques of Mahopac, NY; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Aguinaldo Marques. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heritage-fhcs.com.