Albert E. McFadden Sr.

1935 - 2017

Albert E. McFadden Sr. obituary, 1935-2017, Upper Darby, PA

Albert E. McFadden Sr.

1935 - 2017

BORN

1935

DIED

2017

Albert McFadden Obituary

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Albert E. McFadden, Sr., age 81, of Upper Darby, PA, passed away on February 20, 2017. Born in Upland, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond I. and Dorothy A. McFadden (nee Bomhoff). Albert was a graduate of PMC, now Widener University, and received his Master's in Business from Villanova University. Albert served in the United States Marine Corps, 3rd Battalion as a Lance Corporal. He was employed as a Teacher, Assistant Principal, Athletic Director, Coach of several sports, Director of Summer School and Director of Maintenance at Haverford High School before retiring in 1993. Albert was predeceased by his son, Albert E. McFadden, Jr. He is survived by his beloved wife, E. Louise McFadden (nee Zettlemoyer), his loving children Karen Dowd (Dennis Dick), Dorothea Cooper (Michael), Kenneth R. McFadden (Cathy), his 9 grandchildren Jennifer Dowd (Pat), Jacqueline Coche (Jason), Robert Dowd (Kelly), Michael Cooper, Brian Cooper, Kenneth McFadden, Jr., Kevin Cooper, Albert McFadden, III, Kyle McFadden, his 2 great-grandchildren, Natalie Keating and Caleb Coche and his brother, Raymond I. McFadden, Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday, February 23, 2017 7:00-9:00 PM and Friday, February 24, 2017 9:30-10:30 AM The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike (cor. Lynn Blvd.), Upper Darby, PA (610) 449-0300 and to his Funeral Service at 10:30 AM. Interment Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Albert's memory to the Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America, 3011 Townsgate Road, Suite 450, Westlake Village, CA 91361 would be appreciated.

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February 27, 2017

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February 23, 2017

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February 23, 2017

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Otto Rosborough

February 27, 2017

Dear Louise and family
I am truely sorry to hear of the passing of Al. He was a great man and very talented in many ways. I feel very blessed to have known Al and work with him. Al was a very hard worker, he was a true leader and I always enjoyed his company. Listening to his stories about when he was a assistant principal and how he was a tough guy to the kids always brought laughter. He did mellow out and referred to himself as a marshmallow. I am very sorry to have missed his service. Heaven now has another special angel. I will truely miss Al.

Sandy Castorina

February 23, 2017

It was a pleasure knowing him all those years. So sorry for your loss. He would want you to celebrate his life and remember all the good times may God comfort you during this difficult time. Thinking of you all

Bill and Kathy Blackett

February 23, 2017

Dear Louise, we are so sorry for your loss. Al was a wonderful person, always had a pleasant word for everyone. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.

Mary Dowd Carr

February 23, 2017

You are all faced with a very difficult day. My heart goes out to you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you.

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Holden

February 22, 2017

Al was always a great neighbor to our family. He was always over to see if he could lend a hand, in any project that was in need of an extra hand. I remember the day, that I fell in front of my house, and he was the first person on the scene. His good heart will always be remembered. He even offered our oldest son a job, while he was in college. A lot of great memories, of a family that was led by a compassionate, loving father, grand father. May God Bless.

Michelle Wright

February 22, 2017

Dorothea and Mike,
I'm so sorry to hear the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Michelle Wright

Mike Zarella

February 22, 2017

Prayers for strength and comfort. Mr. McFadden lived a servant leadership life as an educator and will be greatly rewarded.

February 22, 2017

Albert was my neighbor in Marcus Hook all through school. Always nice with a big smile on his face. My prayers are with his family.
Margaret Taylor Deemer

patrick adams

February 22, 2017

I may have only known him for a few years but he was a great man.Once a Marine always a Marine. He had a huge heart and did anything he could to help someone in need. He loved his family so much. I was happy to have known him and his family. I havent met anyone like him and i am very sorry to his family for this huge loss. He was a loving husband and father,grandfather. So many words come to mind about him that i could say. Overall i thank him for everything he has done and godbless.

Vince Devlin

February 21, 2017

I met Al in 1968 when I was hired as a teacher at Haverford Township School District, He was my supervisor when I was a new math teacher in the Junior High. Al helped me develop the skills to be a teacher and eventually join the High School Math Faculty.
He took on many roles in the District and affected so many staff and students in positive ways. Even after completely a 42 year teaching career, I will always remember Al's support as he helped a rookie teacher, as I started my teaching career. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Paige Thomas

February 21, 2017

Dorothea and Mike,
We are thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember your dad holding you and your family close in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Paige, Evan and Emily

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