Brigadier General Pasquale James Macrone, of Hatboro, surrounded by family and love entered eternal life on March 20, 2020. He was 89.

The son of Pasquale J. Macrone Sr., and Anna (Falcone), he was born and raised in Garrett Hill, Radnor Township, Pa. until he entered the U.S. Army for the Korean War. His assignments included, 5th Infantry Division, 27th Republic of Korea Division (Military Advisory Group), and the 157th Separate Infantry Brigade (Mechanized).

He would honorably serve his country for 35 plus years, retiring in 1987 as Deputy Adjutant General, Pennsylvania Army National Guard as Brigadier General Macrone.

Brigadier General Macrone was awarded numerous awards and decorations throughout his military career. One highlight being his induction into the U.S. Army Officers Candidate School Hall of Fame at Fort Benning, Georgia in 1981. He was also honored to be inducted into the Radnor High School Hall of Fame in 2012.

After retirement in 1987 he was proud to serve in numerous civic and civilian organizations. Especially proud to serve as Executive Director of the Greater Warminster, Horsham, and Willow Grove Chamber of Commerce, as well as the "employee Support of the Guard and Reserve" (ESGP). Always a devoted Philadelphia Phillies and baseball fan, he loved his time assisting Coach Butts with the Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School Baseball Team.

Beside his title as a "Proud Patriot", Brigadier General Macrone was lovingly known as husband, dad, Pop-Pop, Great-Grandpop, brother, uncle, neighbor and friend.

His love and family values will live on forever as he leaves behind his wife Carol Macrone (Hare), his children Deborah A. Graziano (Carmen), Bruce F. Macrone (Charlene), Stephen J. Macrone (Andrea), Michael J. Macrone (Barbara), Christopher J. Macrone (Kathy), Susan C. Macrone, and Mark L. Macrone (Judith), his sisters Phyllis Iannacone, and Anna Mullin, a brother Michael Macrone, step daughters Christy Byrne (Chris), and Angela Ferrese (Ryan), a stepson Craig Carland (Jaymee), former wife Anita Macrone, and 36 grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a great great grandchild.

A Memorial Service will be taking place at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wounded Warrior Project would be appreciated.

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Published by The Intelligencer on Mar. 26, 2020.

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Diane (Carr) Donadini

April 2, 2020

I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of a great person. BG Pat Macrone was my very first boss after my High School graduation and a terrific person, very kind and compassionate. His passing has brought me back to memories of the early days of the 157th Inf Bde (M) in Horsham PA. The wonderful memories of BG Macrone, Pat Patterson, Joe Boyer and many others that I cannot remember. My prayers go out to his family.

John Belsak

March 27, 2020

General Macrone was and Outstanding Soldier & A great personal friend of mine. We spent many days together during his career @ The Gap. His wisdom changed the lives of many persons. He was a great Soldier & Mentor. My Heart & sympathy goes out to his family & Friends. Our country has lost one our greatest worriers. May he Rest in Peace.

Robert Smith

March 27, 2020

I served with BG Macrone at Guard Headquarters back in the day. He was a genuine leader; kind, wise and experienced. He taught me many things military, but the lesson I remember the most had nothing to do with the military, but everything to do to with growing grass. We were talking about keeping our lawns nice every year. I don't know how we got on the subject, but he said, "Here's what you do: There will be a few days in February when the temperature climbs and things thaw out a bit. That's when you seed your lawn." I did do that and it works, and I still do that to this day. So put "knowledgable gardener" on the list of the many skills of Pat Macrone.
I am sad.
Bob Smith
R.F. Smith, SFC USA (Ret)

March 27, 2020

We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of a great soldier and friend. Our prayers to the family. Love Rosemary and SGM Herman Clemens

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