Billy Mcfadden is gone.....

[DarkSkies]

Fin got the call, he passed away last night.....http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/images/icons/icon9.png

So far, the thoughts are that the wake and funeral will be in Phila...
I'll post that info as it becomes available, or feel free to post it here if you see it before I do.
He was a good man, and one of the most generous plug builders out there.

In recent months, after his house caught fire, his deterioration was noticable.
Gene Amato from the Asbury Club and his wife did a fantastic job of looking after him, and should be commended for their compassion and patience. :thumbsup:

The last I heard, he was in hospice care, and his condition had rapidly deteriorated. It was only a matter of time before God took him home.....


So while some may or may not have known him, I just wanted to share that I thought highly of him. He was generous in his life and at the shows, sometimes giving out his plugs to children of customers as a way to get them interested in fishing.....

He will be sorely missed, and certainly had a valuable place in the annals of NJ surfcasters and plug-builders.

RIP and deepest condolences to his family....

[DarkSkies]

Here is an interview I did with him in 2010. I regret that I didn't get a chance to do a more in-depth one. I was supposed to, but then his house caught fire, and things deteriorated from there....

http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/showthread.php?6115-Report-Asbury-Park-fishing-club-fishing-flea-market-3-14-10/page5


http://vimeo.com/10169610


This is just one example of his generosity, where he let Ryan of Ryan's rigs, share a table with him at the Asbury show...

From what I understood, he got space at that table as his father is a member of the Asbury Park fishing club, and I think Billy McFadden graciously agreed to let him sit there, sharing the space. I'll try to fill in the full details later.[/SIZE]

[finchaser]

RIP my dear old friend, may you always have calm seas and the wind at your back

[storminsteve]

Wow, that is sad. T&P for his family.

[surfstix1963]

T&P to the family all of those who cared for him they are special people and I think Fin said it best ^^^ also condolences to Fin and Rich and all other good friends of Billy.RIP Billy

[Monty]

Thoughts and prayers for family and friends, sounds like this world has lost a real good person.

[vpass]

Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family, and Friends. RIP

[dogfish]

Condolences, RIP.

[fishinmission78]

Billy was old school, one of the gentlemen on the circuit. t&p

[lostatsea]

So while some may or may not have known him, I just wanted to share that I thought highly of him. He was generous in his life and at the shows, sometimes giving out his plugs to children of customers as a way to get them interested in fishing.....

He will be sorely missed, and certainly had a valuable place in the annals of NJ surfcasters and plug-builders.

RIP and deepest condolences to his family....


I bought 4 plugs from him at that show in 2010 dark, and he threw in one for free for my son. He seemed to be a great guy, very generous. RIP

[cowherder]

Very sad news. I met him for the first time at an Asbury show. Nice person. thoughts and prayers, may he rest in peace.

[jigfreak]

Billy was old school, one of the gentlemen on the circuit. t&p


Yep, we lost another good one. rip.

[clamchucker]

He was a true nice guy, one of the last of the old guard. I don't think anyone could say a bad thing about him. Billy, you will be missed, and as finchaser said may you always have calm seas.

[voyager35]

Thoughts and prayers, may he rest in peace.

[hookset]

Condolences, good bye to another one of the old salts.

[stormchaser]

Very sorry to hear that. rip.


funeral info:
Wednesday Nov 23
Viewing 9 to 10 A:M
Service to follow

Wade Funeral Home
1002 Radcliffe Street
Bristol Boro, PA 19007

I-195 W to New Jersey Turnpike (South)
New Jersey Turnpike to the PA Turnpike
going through the toll at the bottom of the TP Bridge stay to the right.
PA Turnpike to first exit 358 for US-13 (North)
US-13 (North) to first traffic light turn right on to Green Lane
Take Green Lane to end, turn right on to Radcliffe St.
1002 Radcliffe Wade Funeral Home will be on the left

[cowherder]

Thanks for posting that stormchaser.

[bababooey]

Thoughts and prayers sent. rip

[finchaser]

William McFadden

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William McFadden

AGE: 69 • Ocean Grove

William McFadden, 69, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, at Manor Care, Yardley, Pa. Born in Irvington, N.J. to the late William and Evelyn McFadden, he has been an Ocean Grove resident for the past 35 years. Mr. McFadden was a U.S. Army (http://www.legacy.com/memorial-sites/army/?personid=154711595&affiliateID=2382) veteran, serving in the Vietnam War (http://www.legacy.com/memorial-sites/vietnam-war/?personid=154711595&affiliateID=2382) and retired from the Aberdeen Township Water Company. He loved fishing and baseball, was a member of the Asbury Park Fishing Club and was an avid Boston Red Sox Fan.

He is survived by his cousins, Ann P. Harmer, Rachel Harmer, and Amanda Connelly.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011 at St. Mark Church, Bristol Boro. Interment is private. Friends may call from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Wade Funeral Home, 1002 Radcliffe St., Bristol, Pa. www.wadefh.com (http://www.wadefh.com/).


Published in Asbury Park Press on November 22, 2011

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[clamchucker]

^ He served in Vietnam too. Thank you for posting that finchaser. rip

[surferman]

Thoughts and prayers.

[plugginpete]

rip

[nitestrikes]

^ He served in Vietnam too. Thank you for posting that finchaser. rip

I remember him from Asbury. Nice guy, didn't know he was also a Vet. Thanks for your service, Mr McFadden, and may you rest in peace.

[DarkSkies]

I met 2 guys on the beach Thur from Hillsborough, NJ, Al and Bob. Both veteran surfcasters, they were at the beach for a day of fishing and meeting some friends.

As they saw me come off the bar and asked how deep the water in the troth was..;) we got to talking about fishing...

and somehow the conversation got around to old timers, and Billy McFadden...Bob had a nice story to share about fishing for shad with Billy 20 years ago, in the Spring shad run in the Delaware.

Nice to meet ya, Bob and Al, and thanks for sharing....:HappyWave:

[DarkSkies]

Found another Billy interview I did at the Asbury show in 2011, RIP Billy....http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/images/icons/icon9.png
Christmas is a tough time for those of us who have lost loved ones. I pray that the family members who are missing you, may reach deep into their hearts and minds, for some positive and uplifting memories, to help them through this difficult time.....



http://vimeo.com/21028489

[fishinmission78]

rip Bill.

[DarkSkies]

It's 4 years....people.
May God watch over Billy, and his remaining family and friends. RIP

[jigfreak]

4 years? Can't believe it has been that long. My how time flies. Hope you are catching them up in Heaven, Bill. Thoughts and prayers for the family.

[finchaser]

Yep his best friend Jerry Riedinger has gone to be with him they almost passed on the same day:(

[storminsteve]

Sorry for your losses guys. Can only hope that there are some nice fish in the afterlife.