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1922
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2018
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Lana Fick
October 18, 2020
I could write a book on what I'd love to say about my dearest friend; but saying how much I miss him is truly an "understatement". He was in my life when I was just in school; was the priest who married me and my husband in 1964 and then baptized my children. If we weren't together, we were only a phone call away; and he taught me that our Father is only a prayer away. At the time he came into my life; I was a member of St.John's United Church of Christ. My mother had just recently re-married my father and then my two younger sisters were baptized Catholic. He's the one that brought me back to the Catholic Church and opened up Heaven for me. Somehow he knew that I would need to get closer to our Lord, in order to be able to "understand" and deal with the losses I would have to endure during my life. ( the deaths of my two dearest friends; Fr. Ed and. Fr. John Auchter, who Father Ed introduced me to; when we moved into Reading); and then the love of my life and father of our twelve children. I can say from my heart, there is never a day that he is not in my thoughts and prayers. and I'm sure we will all be together again. Love never dies!!
Elizabeth Irving-Wadddleton
March 22, 2019
Father MacElduff was such a good man and such a good priest. He was generous, kind and tolerant of all his parishioners. He married me. I will miss him deeply.
Stephanie Cummings
February 17, 2019
Father Ed was part of our family for many years. When he was in England during the war he stayed with my nana and was part of our family through 4 generations. My nana, my mum and aunt, myself and my cousins and then my daughter. He was so loved and is so missed. I loved him with all my heart.
Stephanie
Mike and Deb Fritz
October 30, 2018
The best teacher in the world ..we will miss you,your kindness went far
Debby Fritz
October 29, 2018
We will miss you dearly ,rest in peace..you were WONDERFUL/you changed people's lives..and teacher..to make each individual better ...
Lauren Ganser
October 28, 2018
God Bless you Father MAC! One of the good ones, enjoyed it every time I was in your presence. A life well lived.
Helen Sywensky
October 28, 2018
Father Mac, you are truly the people's priest, thank you for your many years of service at St Nick's, Rest in Peace!
Maureen Mccullion
October 27, 2018
GOD BLESS THE BEST PRIEST,FRIEND,BRAVE SOLDIER AND AWESOME TEACHER + ever.....FRANCIS MCCULLION ANDMAUREEN MCCARROLL MCCULLION,LOVE TO YOUR FAMILY
October 27, 2018
Father McElduff my family and I so appreciated the kindness and love you gave to us during Johns illness, especially at Holy Family Manor what a wonderful man! rest in peace Joanne klutzaritz
Louis & Donna Eisenhard
October 26, 2018
God speed, Father McElduff, from two former parishioners who will always remember you holding up the collection basket and what you said ending with "and most of all, good religion.
Lana Fick
October 26, 2018
Father Ed, I don't know where to start. You were in my life since I was seventeen, when you remarried my parents, at Sacred Heart in West Reading.Then you baptized my sisters and then me. You married my husband and I and then our children. You have been my mentor, my confidante my Dearest friend.You truly are one of God's finest and now you'll get your reward for all of that love that you sread throughout the "world", in Jesus's name.You were one that I always thought I'd have in my life "forever", but "you" taught me that I "will"! My heart is aching now, dear friend, but we'll see each other again. Until then, Keep Me in your prayers as you will always remain in mine.
Susanne Baker
October 25, 2018
Father Mac had a positive impact on so many lives. An all-around truly good guy, faithful servant and inspiration. So glad to have had him in my life. Rest in peace, father, you have earned it. Much love.
Mary Haja
October 25, 2018
Father McElduff was a wonderful and loving man and a wonderful and sincere priest and friend to all. Enjoyed knowing him and and he certainly was a faithful servant of the Lord. May he Rest In Peace .
Gerry Haines
October 25, 2018
Father Mac was my rock and my friend for over 60 years. since he was at Notre Dame here in
Betlehem. He was a man of the people, open to everyone. We spent many hours together, and I will have a big hole in my heart now that he has passed. God will have a great assistant in heaven to help him.
Mary Kennedy Poko
October 25, 2018
Father, you were one of the best teachers at Marian! I remember your conviction, your humor, your love of teaching ... and your arrival to school on your motorcycle. You were one of a kind ... the GOOD kind. Thank you for being there during the high school years. Rest in Paradise, Father. You will be forever loved.
Carrie Bulvich Haines
October 25, 2018
Father Mac I don't know where to start. He was a saint he's been in our lives 40 years. When my father was dying he was there every Thursday to pray over him and in the hospital he came to be by his side and pray. I loved listening to his stories about his life he was an amazing man. Father Mac I know you are up there with all the people you love. I know my dad is sitting with you rejoicing. Catholic Church will never be the same I love you Father Mac. RIP
Carrie Bulvich Haines
Henrie Gardner
October 25, 2018
Rejoice! God's faithful servant is home. Thank you, Father Mac, for being a part of my life. You have a very special place in my heart.
The Dunbar Family
October 25, 2018
Father Mac's life will be honored by the positive affect he had on all of the lives he has touched. Our memories are treasures we will always hold dear to our hearts.
Thank you for bringing God's word to all you came in contact with.
You have always been a true angel of God.
Stephen Savage
October 25, 2018
God bless to a true hero and a very kind man.We will miss his energy and his passion.Rest in peace,sailor.
Kathy George
October 25, 2018
Thank you Father Mac for being such an instrumental part of my life. I am so thankful for the 38 years of friendship that we shared!!! You will always remain in my heart!!
Linda & Bill Parry
October 25, 2018
Always enjoyed going to St. Nick. RIP Father Mac !!
Steve and Sandy (Lukasik) Bischof and Family
October 24, 2018
We love you Father Mac!
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