Mark E. Riess, of Middleton, former of Wakefield, died at the Massachusetts General Hospital on July 16, 2017 at the age of 56. Mark was born in Stoneham, raised in Wakefield and a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1979. He resided in Melrose for 18 years and the past 17 years in Middleton. Mark worked as a Parts Manager for 128 Ford in Wakefield for many years. He was a member of the Winchester & Northeast Tennis Leagues and loved to spend time at Long Beach in Rockport. He was an avid sports fan, enjoyed going to Disneyworld in Florida and his family was the most important part of his life. Mark was the loving father of Amanda J. Riess of Melrose, Laura A. Riess of Tewksbury & Jessica L. Riess of FL. Former spouse of Judy A. Riess of Melrose. Caring brother of Bonnie Riess & her spouse Linda Coleman of Hyannis, Joseph Riess of Middleton, Susan Day & her husband Kenneth of Plymton, Edward Riess, Keith Riess, both of Middleton and Karl Riess of Beverly. Uncle of Matthew & Michael Day, both of Plymton. Good friend of Keith & Carol LeBlanc of Ipswich. Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Friday, July 21st from 4-8PM. A Funeral Service will be held at the Gately Funeral Home on Saturday, July 22nd at 10AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Waltham, MA 02451.