Mark Alvan Terry, 61, of Winston-Salem, NC, formerly of New Suffolk, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 14, 2021.
Mark was born in Greenport, NY, to Carol and the late Alvan Terry. He graduated from Southold High School in 1978. He began his winemaking career in 1985 at Hargrave Vineyard, the first and oldest winery on Long Island, NY. Mark continued as the winemaker when Hargrave Vineyard sold to Castello di Borghese in 1999. In 2004, he brought his expertise to Lewisville, North Carolina when he became the Master Winemaker/General Manager at Westbend Vineyards. With the closing of Westbend in 2014, a new door opened for Mark to own a new wine and beer-related operation, Corks Caps & Taps. Mark never met a stranger and loved working the bar, whether that meant telling jokes, playing a few magic tricks, sharing all his beer and wine knowledge, or just having a great time. He always had a passion for traveling, but being a business owner restricted him from doing so. He sold Corks, Caps & Taps in December 2017 to start working at Lowes Foods Beer Den part time to continue to see his following customers. He began to travel the country in his motorhome and enjoyed the great outdoors. He loved NASCAR, fishing, camping, concerts, and drinking craft beers and fine wines. Mark recently began a new adventure consulting with a new vineyard in Lexington, NC which ironically is where he passed away as he was tying the new vines. He will always be remembered with his massive hands, huge smile, and giant bear hugs and his laughter.
Mark is survived by his mother, Carol Terry; his siblings, Kevin Terry (Mary) and Jackie Bruckheimer (Dave); his children, Tracy Martinez (Pedro), Nikki Terry (Tom), and his grandchildren, Savannah, Cheyenne, Evelyn and Nathan; stepchildren, Daniel Olsen (Tammy), Janet Avery (Chris), Laurie Simonds (Todd), Elaine Olsen; step-grandchildren, Dylan, Christopher, Nicholas, Erin, Tienna, Kyle, Maria, Matthew, Benjamin, Kolby, Essie and Stacey (David); his best friend and mother of his children, Bonnie Terry; his beloved companion, Lillian Kroustalis; and many extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Alvan Terry, and stepson, Frank Olsen.
He was always the light of the party, so in keeping his wishes, we will skip the funeral and throw a BIG celebration of life party at a later date, where he wants everyone to have a great time.
In lieu of flowers, you may honor Mark's memory by making a donation in his name to Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation.
Mark was born in Greenport, NY, to Carol and the late Alvan Terry. He graduated from Southold High School in 1978. He began his winemaking career in 1985 at Hargrave Vineyard, the first and oldest winery on Long Island, NY. Mark continued as the winemaker when Hargrave Vineyard sold to Castello di Borghese in 1999. In 2004, he brought his expertise to Lewisville, North Carolina when he became the Master Winemaker/General Manager at Westbend Vineyards. With the closing of Westbend in 2014, a new door opened for Mark to own a new wine and beer-related operation, Corks Caps & Taps. Mark never met a stranger and loved working the bar, whether that meant telling jokes, playing a few magic tricks, sharing all his beer and wine knowledge, or just having a great time. He always had a passion for traveling, but being a business owner restricted him from doing so. He sold Corks, Caps & Taps in December 2017 to start working at Lowes Foods Beer Den part time to continue to see his following customers. He began to travel the country in his motorhome and enjoyed the great outdoors. He loved NASCAR, fishing, camping, concerts, and drinking craft beers and fine wines. Mark recently began a new adventure consulting with a new vineyard in Lexington, NC which ironically is where he passed away as he was tying the new vines. He will always be remembered with his massive hands, huge smile, and giant bear hugs and his laughter.
Mark is survived by his mother, Carol Terry; his siblings, Kevin Terry (Mary) and Jackie Bruckheimer (Dave); his children, Tracy Martinez (Pedro), Nikki Terry (Tom), and his grandchildren, Savannah, Cheyenne, Evelyn and Nathan; stepchildren, Daniel Olsen (Tammy), Janet Avery (Chris), Laurie Simonds (Todd), Elaine Olsen; step-grandchildren, Dylan, Christopher, Nicholas, Erin, Tienna, Kyle, Maria, Matthew, Benjamin, Kolby, Essie and Stacey (David); his best friend and mother of his children, Bonnie Terry; his beloved companion, Lillian Kroustalis; and many extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Alvan Terry, and stepson, Frank Olsen.
He was always the light of the party, so in keeping his wishes, we will skip the funeral and throw a BIG celebration of life party at a later date, where he wants everyone to have a great time.
In lieu of flowers, you may honor Mark's memory by making a donation in his name to Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation.
Mark Alvan Terry, 61, of Winston-Salem, NC, formerly of New Suffolk, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 14, 2021.
Mark was born in Greenport, NY, to Carol and the late Alvan Terry. He graduated from Southold High School in 1978. He began his winemaking career in 1985 at Hargrave Vineyard, the first and oldest winery on Long Island, NY. Mark continued as the winemaker when Hargrave Vineyard sold to Castello di Borghese in 1999. In 2004, he brought his expertise to Lewisville, North Carolina when he became the Master Winemaker/General Manager at Westbend Vineyards. With the closing of Westbend in 2014, a new door opened for Mark to own a new wine and beer-related operation, Corks Caps & Taps. Mark never met a stranger and loved working the bar, whether that meant telling jokes, playing a few magic tricks, sharing all his beer and wine knowledge, or just having a great time. He always had a passion for traveling, but being a business owner restricted him from doing so. He sold Corks, Caps & Taps in December 2017 to start working at Lowes Foods Beer Den part time to continue to see his following customers. He began to travel the country in his motorhome and enjoyed the great outdoors. He loved NASCAR, fishing, camping, concerts, and drinking craft beers and fine wines. Mark recently began a new adventure consulting with a new vineyard in Lexington, NC which ironically is where he passed away as he was tying the new vines. He will always be remembered with his massive hands, huge smile, and giant bear hugs and his laughter.
Mark is survived by his mother, Carol Terry; his siblings, Kevin Terry (Mary) and Jackie Bruckheimer (Dave); his children, Tracy Martinez (Pedro), Nikki Terry (Tom), and his grandchildren, Savannah, Cheyenne, Evelyn and Nathan; stepchildren, Daniel Olsen (Tammy), Janet Avery (Chris), Laurie Simonds (Todd), Elaine Olsen; step-grandchildren, Dylan, Christopher, Nicholas, Erin, Tienna, Kyle, Maria, Matthew, Benjamin, Kolby, Essie and Stacey (David); his best friend and mother of his children, Bonnie Terry; his beloved companion, Lillian Kroustalis; and many extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Alvan Terry, and stepson, Frank Olsen.
He was always the light of the party, so in keeping his wishes, we will skip the funeral and throw a BIG celebration of life party at a later date, where he wants everyone to have a great time.
In lieu of flowers, you may honor Mark's memory by making a donation in his name to Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation.
Mark was born in Greenport, NY, to Carol and the late Alvan Terry. He graduated from Southold High School in 1978. He began his winemaking career in 1985 at Hargrave Vineyard, the first and oldest winery on Long Island, NY. Mark continued as the winemaker when Hargrave Vineyard sold to Castello di Borghese in 1999. In 2004, he brought his expertise to Lewisville, North Carolina when he became the Master Winemaker/General Manager at Westbend Vineyards. With the closing of Westbend in 2014, a new door opened for Mark to own a new wine and beer-related operation, Corks Caps & Taps. Mark never met a stranger and loved working the bar, whether that meant telling jokes, playing a few magic tricks, sharing all his beer and wine knowledge, or just having a great time. He always had a passion for traveling, but being a business owner restricted him from doing so. He sold Corks, Caps & Taps in December 2017 to start working at Lowes Foods Beer Den part time to continue to see his following customers. He began to travel the country in his motorhome and enjoyed the great outdoors. He loved NASCAR, fishing, camping, concerts, and drinking craft beers and fine wines. Mark recently began a new adventure consulting with a new vineyard in Lexington, NC which ironically is where he passed away as he was tying the new vines. He will always be remembered with his massive hands, huge smile, and giant bear hugs and his laughter.
Mark is survived by his mother, Carol Terry; his siblings, Kevin Terry (Mary) and Jackie Bruckheimer (Dave); his children, Tracy Martinez (Pedro), Nikki Terry (Tom), and his grandchildren, Savannah, Cheyenne, Evelyn and Nathan; stepchildren, Daniel Olsen (Tammy), Janet Avery (Chris), Laurie Simonds (Todd), Elaine Olsen; step-grandchildren, Dylan, Christopher, Nicholas, Erin, Tienna, Kyle, Maria, Matthew, Benjamin, Kolby, Essie and Stacey (David); his best friend and mother of his children, Bonnie Terry; his beloved companion, Lillian Kroustalis; and many extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Alvan Terry, and stepson, Frank Olsen.
He was always the light of the party, so in keeping his wishes, we will skip the funeral and throw a BIG celebration of life party at a later date, where he wants everyone to have a great time.
In lieu of flowers, you may honor Mark's memory by making a donation in his name to Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation.
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