William J. Macker

I will always remember his mischievous smile and laughing eyes-- windows to one of the kindest hearts and most helpful spirits I've ever known. He was the best friend and next-door neighbor my family ever could have had. My brother, John, and I-- along with our families-- send prayers and love to all the Mackers. He will be greatly missed.

If knowing the son is knowing the father, I know he was the kindest, generous, and persistent of gentlemen, who gave to our freedom - and some gave all. God bless everyone of the Macker clan.

When news of his death came, I felt an immediate tug, and drifted back to a summer day on Edward Avenue. I was five or six, and dismayed as I stood over my first bicycle, now disabled in my front yard. The tire was dead. No adult was at hand to help. Mr. Macker pulled up across the street. I must have called out to him as naturally as to my own father, and like a father he responded. I was soon back in the seat and off. I'm sure I didn't thank him adequately, but I will always carry a...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Edward Avenue won't be the same without him.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mr Macker's long hard fight is over on this earth, may his soul be delighted in God's heavenly kingdom Our thoughts and prayers are with the Macker family family.