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Mark McArdle Obituary

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Mr. Mark D. "Batman" McArdle 39, of Roswell, died December 27, 2003. A graduate of Longwood College in Longwood, VA. Mark was a two-time All American Soccer player. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Crandall McArdle and brother, Joseph McArdle. He is survived by his son, Chad Joseph McArdle of Atlanta; father and stepmother, Joseph E. and Lynne McArdle of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Kim McArdle of Maine; brothers, Brian and Kurt McArdle of Atlanta, Craig McArdle of Las Vegas, NV, Shawn McArdle of Virginia Beach, VA and Jeff McArdle of New Jersey. Memorial services will be held TODAY, December 30, at 3 p.m. at 505 Batesville Road in Alpharetta. Family will receive friends 1 until 2:30 p.m. TODAY at Northside Chapel Funeral Directors, 12050 Crabapple Rd., Roswell, 770-645-1414

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Dec. 30, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Mark McArdle

10 Entries

Jim Richards

January 26, 2004

Smurf and I were friends at Longwood and when college stories were remembered it always seemed smurf's name would pop up.my deepest sympathy goes out to all of mark's family and friends.

Kimberley Simpson

January 7, 2004

I have read over what people wrote about Mark, and I have the same experiences. I met him when I was about 13 years old back in Neptune and learned right away that his wit was nothing to mess with - you could never win. As a friend of his little brother, I was often the target of his pranks, but it was so obviously done in the spirit of fun and Mark enjoyed himself so much, it was hard not to laugh, even when he was making a fool out of you.

I was shocked and upset when I heard that he had passed, not just for the life lost, but because he was a truely original and irreplaceable soul. My heart breaks for Shawn and the rest of the McArdle family, I hope you gain strength from each other. I love you all.

Shawn McArdle

January 7, 2004

A part of me left this Earth with Mark. We shared a room together for 17 years in New Jersey. I followed him to Longwood College to play soccer. My brother was my best friend. He always got the best out of people. He may have been small but he stood 10 feet tall. Tyler and Elizabeth will miss their Uncle Mark. Mark always had time to play with the children. I will miss his smiling face and even his big mouth (ha, ha). I loved my brother very much. Mark I will miss you always!! I love you!! Love, Shawn (your little brother)

laura and craig schlattmann

January 3, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the McArdles at this time. To lose someone so young and vital is especially tragic. God bless all of you.

Helmut (Mutt) Werner

December 31, 2003

I was so upset to hear about "smurf" having left us. Over the years I have kept up with him through Rich Posipanko. He will always be remembered by me from the very competative games we had against Longwood. At the end of the game I always considered smurf a friend and I will miss him. My condolances to all who knew and loved him.

Rich Posipanko

December 30, 2003

My heart and sympathy go out to the entire McArdle family. It seems like yesterday I first met Mark when recruiting him at Longwood University. When he walked into my office for the first time I thought there was no way this kid can be a player. Way too small. However, there was something special about him. He was so full of life and one of the most confident people I have ever been around. He knew how to win and certainly showed others how to get it done as well. He also got more out of his physical abilities than any player I have coached. In all honesty, Mark was the one player that got things started and helped turn the Longwood Soccer program into one of the top ranked and respected programs Nationally during the 1980's. He had a major impact on the Longwood campus and community and everyone he came in contact with. He was so full of personality. To me, Mark will always be that 20 year old All-American player and will always remain as one of the soccer legands at Longwood

Lauren Olp

December 30, 2003

I will miss you Uncle Mark.

I love you.

Vickie Coates

December 30, 2003

I'm terribly sorry for your loss. I knew Mark at Longwood College and remember him as an energetic and fun-loving sports jock. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Kevin Fyfe

December 30, 2003

My sincerest condolences go out to the family. Mark "smurf" was an extraordinary person. He had a zest for life matched by few. His outgoing demeanor and jovial outlook on life made people want to be around him. He was the type of person that would certainly leave a lasting impression on you. He will surely be missed by many. Heaven will be alot more fun with Smurf there. I can already picture him pulling pranks on the angels and having worked his way to being God's right hand man. I will miss you !!!!

Sincerly,

Your buddy pal confidant friend and amigo

Kevin Fyfe- Longwood College

Staff of Northside Chapel Funeral Directors, Inc.

December 30, 2003

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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