Law Enforcement Gathers For Trooper Mack's Viewing In Bristol - LevittownNow.com

The overcast day set a somber mood as Wade Funeral Home in Bristol Borough opened its doors for the public to mourn the loss of a hometown hero.

Emergency personnel and police from around the region and nation came Wednesday to pay their respects to fallen Pennsylvania State Police Troopers Martin F. Mack III, 33, of Bristol Borough, and aid the local police and fire departments with controlling the traffic patterns along Radcliffe Street.

Troopers from across the state lined up outside Wade Funeral Home to pay their respects. The gathering of state police created a line of gray uniforms.

Troopers were joined by officers from nearby and faraway departments.

There were so many law enforcement officers buses were needed to transport them to the funeral home.

While the public viewing was from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., the activity started around 9 a.m. with an impromptu procession heading into the parking lot and support personnel taking stations at the intersections to redirect traffic away from the riverfront location.

A private viewing for family took place in the evening.

As the morning progressed, people could be seen coming and going, a few at a time, with nods and smiles to the uniformed representatives nearby.

Among the mourners was Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro and top state police leadership.

Early last Monday morning, Mack and Trooper Branden T. Sisca, 29, of Montgomery County, along with a pedestrian they were helping, were killed when an alleged drunk driver struck them along I-95 in Philadelphia.

Mack’s funeral is set for 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church on Levittown Parkway in Tullytown Borough. He will be buried in the early afternoon at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery off Route 1 in Middletown Township.

Mack, his wife Stephanie, and two young daughters lived in Bristol Borough. One of his daughter’s attended St. Mark’s Catholic School, which sits next to Wade Funeral Home.

Mack, known by friends as Marty, moved to Bucks County from Delaware County and has a brother in law enforcement in that area. He was raised in a military family and grew up in different places.

Mack was a member of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians in Bristol Borough and an assistant coach for the Harry S. Truman lacrosse team in Bristol Township. Mack had coached for the team since 2018.

“He had a way of being humorous in heavy situations and always brought the spirits up of players, so they could focus on playing lacrosse,” said Coach Walczak. “I think that’s what players appreciated the most about him.”

“If you’re reading this and you have children at home, make sure you give them a hug, a kiss and tell them you love them,” he added.

Bristol Borough officials recognized Mack at their recent meeting and will be looking at ways to honor his service.

“Trooper Mack lived a life of service, every day putting his life on the line to protect others,” state representatives Tina Davis, John Galloway, and Frank Farry said in a joint statement. “Trooper Mack made the ultimate sacrifice, dying while trying to bring someone to safety.”

“The tragic loss of life is made that much harder here in Bucks County, where Trooper Mack had set down roots with his wife and two children in Bristol Borough. One of our finest, Trooper Mack was taken too soon at 33 years old, an active member of his community who dedicated himself to the service of others. Ronni and I offer our deepest condolences to the Mack family and will be keeping them in our prayers,” State Sen. Steve Santarsiero said.

Mack was a 2006 graduate of Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School in Delaware County.

“We are deeply saddened by the news of Marty Mack’s passing, Class of 2006. We know that Marty lived his life for the service of others,” said John E. Cooke, president of the catholic high school. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Mack family as well as all the families affected by this tragic incident.”

Mack and his wife both graduated from Albright College in Reading, Berks County. He took part in the college’s lacrosse and rugby teams.

Mack served as a sergeant with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

Mack enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police in November 2014 and graduated as a member of the 141st cadet class.

Mack spent his entire career assigned to the patrol section of Troop K in Philadelphia.

A fundraiser for Mack’s family has garnered more than $120,000 as of Wednesday.

During Wednesday’s viewing, a portion of Radcliffe Street was closed.

From as far away as Perkasie and Hatboro boroughs, fire police manned corners and directed traffic alongside Bristol Borough and Bristol Township police officers. Additionally, troopers had mounted patrols riding around the scene.

source: https://levittownnow.com/2022/03/30/law-enforcement-gathers-for-trooper-macks-viewing-in-bristol/

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