Mr. James “Jim” Maccaroni, a longtime resident and volunteer of Hatboro, passed away on June 25 at Wesley Enhanced Living in Doylestown. He was 82.

In addition to serving in the Army Reserve, Mr. Maccaroni worked in the art department at Philadelphia’s Channel 17, as co-founder of the ad agency MR Associates, and for many years as communications director at the New Jersey Education Association, his obituary said. 

During his 50 years in the borough, he served on the Environmental Advisory Council, assisted with the Pennypack/Events Committee, was a member of the Friends of Cressbrook organization, and volunteered with the Millbrook Society and the Union Library of Hatboro.

“Jim’s passion for volunteering was driven by his love and adoration for Hatboro, and we are so grateful for everything he has done for our town,” the Borough of Hatboro said in a post. “His service to our community made a lasting impact and created a legacy that will live on for years to come.”

A viewing was held Thursday, July 2 at St. David’s Church in Willow Grove.

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