Ballston Spa, Saratoga County Mark W. Bankowski passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Saratoga Hospital. He was 62. Mark was born in Schenectady on January 5, 1958, son of Eugene and Barbara (Buydenas) Bankowski. He is the husband of Arlene A. Foster. Mark worked as a student loan collector for the State of New York. He enjoyed family time above all and especially enjoyed the holidays. Some of his favorite hobbies were playing golf, fishing and cooking on the grill. He was a sports enthusiast and loved the New York Yankees and New York Giants. He will be missed. Survivors in addition to his wife, Arlene A. Bankowski of Ballston Spa include his son, Mark Joseph Bankowski and wife Meghan and their children Jackson, Austin and Lincoln, his son Gregory Steven Bankowski and wife Gabby. Also survived by his brother Karl Bankowski and his wife Chris and his brother Kris Bankowski and his wife Sonya, his in laws whom he adored, Richard and Geraldine Foster, a sister in law Cindy Vogel, brother in law Richard Foster and his wife Linda as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Kim. Services for Mark will be private and at the convenience of his family. Arrangements by Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, Stillwater. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Mark W. Bankowski, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.