Richard Arthur McElwee Sr.

Richard Arthur McElwee Sr. 70 passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024, with his family by his side. Born on May 11, 1953, Richard, also known as Rick or Mack, lived a full and vibrant life from beginning to end. Richard was born and raised in Chester PA, attended school in Chester Upland School District. Richard worked for Moor Trash Removal for many years, during which he grew a family relationship with his peers. Rick then moved on to carpentry/handyman work. He worked for many Police Officers of Chester Police Force and Chester Detectives in their residence, also was his children/grandchildren handyman for their homes, which he loved. One thing he loved dearly was cleaning and switching furniture around in the house multiple times throughout the week. Rick was loved by everyone who knew him. Always babysat his grandchildren and let them do whatever they wanted no matter what their parents said. Richard was fun, loving, playful, and goofy with his family especially when it came down to taking pictures together. He was loved dearly by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with a special bond with his granddaughter he called his “Number 1 granddaughter” Tracy McElwee, and his special bond with his “Number 1 grandson” Jovan McElwee. A die-hard cowboy fan, nothing or anyone was able to tell him anything about his team. Throughout his hard time medically over the past few years, he still smiled, kept faith, and remained a fighter. Rick will be truly missed by everyone, most of all his family. Predeceased by his father, Arthur Leroy McElwee I; Mother, Alice Maxine Hood McElwee, Sons; Arthur Leroy McElwee II and Arthur Leroy McElwee III; Brothers, Danny and Jeff McElwee, Sisters, Judy and Debbie McElwee. Richard leaves to celebrate his life: Wife, Elena McElwee; Two Sons, Joseph McElwee, Richard McElwee; Daughters, Alisha McElwee, Dawn McElwee, ElenaJo McElwee; Grand-daughters, Tracy McElwee, Kelly Moor, Stephanie McElwee, Alyssa Evans, Brianna McElwee; Grandsons, Jovan McElwee, Jah’leel McElwee, Jiy’on McElwee, Jah’fiq McElwee, Percy Johns Jr., Kayron Kinney JR., Joesph McElwee JR., Kayden White; Sisters, Shirley, Michele, Cathy, Tammy; Brother, Eddie; 12 Loved Great-Grand Children.

Richard Arthur McElwee Sr.

May 11, 1953 - February 24, 2024