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Mark G. McElwee

1946 - 2024

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Joe posted a condolence

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Joe (Snow) Sosnowski- I have known Coach Mac since I was little. He was my first swim coach and help develop my love of the sport. I swam for him on the AAU program during grade, middle, high school, college days and after I graduated. He was also a great teacher throughout my high school days. He nominated me for the Good Citizenship Award given by the Union League in which I was presented with. I have that honor and medal in my office today. Thank you Coach Mac!! May God Bless you. Rest in Peace.

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Deirdre Murray posted a condolence

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Mr. Mac is the reason I was able to graduate from high school. When Methacton High School wouldn’t allow me to opt out of swim class and decided to fail me because as a black student I was unable to do my hair in time for my next class, Mr. Mac stood up for me. And then again as a student with undiagnosed social anxiety when I was unable to fulfill the requirements of a public speaking class, he stood up for me again. He created a summer class for me where he taught me both swimming and public speaking privately so that I could graduate. He was a gift to me and to this world and will be deeply missed. Deirdre Murray - class of ‘94

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Corey Padovano posted a condolence

Friday, November 22, 2024

Mr. Mac was a special person to me as he was my coach, teacher and family friend. I learned so much from him over the years and always looked up to him. I had not seen him in many years until my father’s surprise 80th birthday party a few moths ago. It was great to spend time with him that night as I remembered how much he shaped my early years and how much he meant to me. So fortunate to see him one last time. Rest in peace coach.

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Wayne Sadowski posted a condolence

Friday, November 22, 2024

May you rest in peace Mark. I know that you must be surrounded by a choir of angles, sharing the wonders and joys of a heavenly home for eternity.

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Mike coble posted a condolence

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Mike Coble……I have known and worked with Mac for 50 years. On our many phone calls and ride sharing trips to swim meets we had lots of time to talk. Mark did most of the talking and I the listening. !!!!!!! But, he always asked about my family and how I was doing. When my parents died his sympathies were very genuine. RIP Mr Mac. There will always be a place for you on the pool deck.

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Mike Westwood posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

There are many more heroes in this world than people realize. Marc was one of my heroes. He was a great swim coach, he was a great leader, and he was a great English teacher. He came to visit us a few years ago, and we had a great time talking about our high school days and some of the funny things that had happened. He was a kind man, and a very understanding man. We’ve kept in touch over the years through Facebook messaging, and he always had my back when I havehad down times. He will be Missed by so many people, rightfully so. My condolences to the whole family for losing such a great man unexpectedly. Best wishes, Mike Westwood

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

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Alan and I have such wonderful memories of Mr. Mac. We not only remember him as a teacher, but Alan remembers him as his swim coach and I remember him as part of my dad‘s (Mr. McConnell) group of fellow teachers from Methacton. We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to visit him twice in the past few years. The memories that Mark and Alan shared during those visits were wonderful to hear. Our condolences, Marty McConnell Parker

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Geoff Wilson posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Words cannot express how I feel about this man. He was a dedicated swim coach, a mentor, and a father figure to thousands of kids he coached during his time with Methacton Swim Club. Those positive memories will be forever engrained in my heart and my mind. I'm not sure where I'd be in this world had it have not been for swimming and coach Mark McElwee. Thank you for everything Coach Mac.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

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Deborah and Mark Marotta posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

I'm grateful for Mark's friendship - at Methacton Community Theater and Methacton School District. I'm especially grateful that my husband, Mark, and I got to have dinner with him at his favorite place, The Collegeville Diner, just last week. Our deepest sympathy and condolences go to his family, of whom he spoke quite often.

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Monday, November 18, 2024

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1946 - 2024

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