TESTIMONIAL BY IDA M.

“They say that it is in our most difficult times that we meet the most amazing people.  People that come into our lives and become our greatest blessings.  I am grateful to have had this experience during the most traumatic and horrific time of my life.  In June of 2013 my husband of almost 20 years went missing; gone without a trace.  During this time, I was blessed to have an army of support from my friends and family, support which continues to this date. My husband, and father of our two children, has still never been found. 

It was through one of my good friends that I met a person who I have come to think of as my angel.  A few months after my husband Rob went missing, I met a person described to me as an ex-homicide detective.  This ex-homicide detective took an interest in my husbands’ story and wanted to meet me.  What I did not know at the time was that this person would be instrumental in my life, and the reason I was finally able to find some peace and sleep at night. 

Mark Pucci is this incredible human being that I am honored to now call my friend.  When we met, I told Mark my story.  I will never forget how he listened to me and cared about what I was saying.  I was looking for a private investigator to help me, as the police were limited in their resources and time was of the essence.  As a now single mother, who was also insane with fear and grief, finances were also difficult.  I knew that hiring an accomplished investigator would be costly.

Mark not only told me he would help me in the investigation, but he never once asked for a dime.  Mark worked my husband’s case as if it was his own family member who was missing.  He spent countless hours and worked on any leads he was able to find.  He did all of this, on his own time, and on his own dime.  To say I am grateful to him is an understatement.

Although my husband’s remains have yet to be found and brought home, Mark’s investigation brought much information to light which was previously unknown, and subsequently established what I believe to be the circumstances which led to and resulted in my husband’s death.  Even without all the financial resources he would have had from a paying client, he made the best of what he did have, and never failed to bring me new, important information.  I was finally able to rest, knowing I had the best of the best searching for my husband. 

The tough guy with a heart.  Mark has told me that my husband’s case changed his life.  Mark is the one who changed my life.  He gave me hope where hope was lost.  He is truly a remarkable, selfless person.  I have been through hell, but through it all, I knew I had an angel by my side. 

Thank you, Mark.  I can never repay you for everything you have done, and continue to do, for Rob, the kids, and I.  Recently, an important part of our search for closure has been granted to our family on the legal side of this tragedy.  Exclusively based on Mark’s exhaustive investigation and significant investigative findings, the State Court has finally granted us their official, legal certification of my husband’s death, allowing us to finally move forward with matters related to his estate and his legacy. I have faith that in the future we will get answers to our remaining questions as well, and I believe that Mark will be the reason behind this, and that he will be the one who will ultimately find Rob, and finally bring him home to his family, and his final peaceful resting place.”

- Ida M.