Marc Willig Obituary
Marc was born in Philadelphia, PA
He is the son to the late Paul and Ethel Willig (nee: Leibowitz).
Marc attended Mastbaum High School class of 1975.
Mark worked many years at Nathan Munchnik CD store. He also worked in Recovery helping others in Addiction.
He was a music lover through and through. He loved playing the trumpet and could listen to a song and tell you the title, artist, when recorded or remade.
He followed the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles. He loved doing Fantasy Football with his friends.
He is survived by his wife Bernadette(Bernie), his brother Kenneth Willig, sister-in-law, Ann (Rob) Hickson, and brothers-in-law, James P Butler,III, John W (Shirley) Butler, & Kevin A (Amanda) Butler.
He leaves children that he loved dearly, Philip Van Hulst, David (Rose)Van Hulst, Alex Willig & Jenna Willig, his many cousins, nieces and nephews. He leaves Granddaughter Isabel Van Hulst (Izzy) who he loved with all his being.
Marc has many friends from growing up in Overbook Park and in recovery, many of whom have helped me through his passing.
I also can't forget his best buddy Charlie who Marc knew was to be his dog when we found they shared the same birthday.
Arrangements by Donahue Funeral Home, Flourtown
Donations can be made in his name to the National Kidney Foundation https://www.kidney.org
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Nadine Gerber Trobman
Earlier today
Marc rip growing up in Overbrook Tgoing to Lambertand Beber also riding the bus to Arrowhead and you play taps
Barbara Needleman
Earlier today
Listening to Chicago will never be the same. R. I. P. pal
Melissa and Zach Fisher
Yesterday
Marc, you were an amazing man in recovery and Zach and I miss you greatly. Bernie if you need anything please reach out to us. Never take anyone for granted. We do not need perfection to be loved, but human connection is our safety net. We caught you Marc. Love and prayers to all who know and loved Marc!
~Melissa and Zach Fisher
John Logue
Yesterday
Miss you, Marc. 27 years ago you walked in that room. A stranger to me and I knew you would not be one for long. Thanks for turning me on to so much good music at the record stores in Philly. It´s good you´re at peace now, my friend.
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Daniel T Gramkee
Yesterday
Serendipity and curiousity drew me into Nathan Muchnick on Chestnut Street in 1991. And a common love/obsession for music led me into a kinship with Marc.
Not only did he help me score so many Olivia Newton-John import CDs, a visit with Marc was always a bright spot in an otherwise lackluster day at the office.
Learning of his dedication to helping others in their darker times only fortifies the knowledge that his spirit will live through all he affected.
And I will always laugh when I relive a moment we had at Elephant & Castle that coined our shared message sign off: "That´s so funny!"
Connie Seachrist
Yesterday
My Pal Mark I'll miss you deeply you've taught me a lot I had to have a good sense of humor love to hear you on that trumpet and to Bernie
Craig Lacy
Yesterday
Will Miss your kind and loving Spirit . Rest in Peace Marc love Craig L.
Tuesday Wolf
Yesterday
I´ll miss you Marc, rest easy.
Bill Marquis
Yesterday
We will miss his funny sense of humor and so sad to not have him around anymore.
Ram
Yesterday
No more pain that you been through for years. I am missing you a lot my friend. RIP
Ram
BILL Sansom
Yesterday
Rest In Peace Pal Pal, Thank you for everything!! Will miss you.
Patricia Wallace Rutledge
Yesterday
RIP my friend & Thank you very much for all your help ... I will miss you very much
Glenn Romano
Yesterday
Will miss you Marc.
Faith
Yesterday
Marc was so nice. My thoughts with everyone and so sorry for your loss.
Harry Dasch
Yesterday
Marc will be missed by so many but for right now and just for me I am finding it hard to get through the day without hurting to the point of tears. He was my best friend we talked two, three times a week, I will miss him forever. I love you pal
Lori Frantz Murphy
Yesterday
So very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Barbara Staley
Yesterday
My dear Music man. I wish you peace and blessings forever. May you blow your trumpet loud and proud for all to hear. You will be remembered in my heart and missed forever. I will always treasure are memories from Mastbaum.
Helene aldorasi markos
Yesterday
Marc words can´t say how sorry I am may you be at peace now and all your suffering be at rest love hugs Helene aldorasi markos
Cyndi Corcoran Thompson
Yesterday
I was a classmate of Marc's at Mastbaum. Marc was a great guy, and he will be sorely missed. Rest easy Marc. Cyndi Corcoran Thompson
Diane C Ordile
Yesterday
Marc was always so nice and happy, what a great person. Prayers to everyone and may he be in a better place.
Alan Rosenfeld
Yesterday
DEEPEST SYMPATHY---Like Everyone Else--I Had The Pleasure Of Knowing Him And Growing Up With Him In Overbrook Park---It Was So Great To Be Friends With Him
Randi Lee Levin
Yesterday
Rest now my friend and be at Peace while watching over your loved ones! Gob Bless you and the music you loved which will never go away! Hugs
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