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2017
Evan Mario Macrone was born January 5, 2004 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, to Dominic James Macrone and Katherine Anne Macrone. He lived with his parents and older brother Michael Kevin Seydel-Macrone in Wayne and Devon, Pennsylvania for his first 3 years and was joined by a younger brother Gavin James Macrone in December of 2006. Evan was so well loved from the time he arrived, his grandparents Mary and Michael Macrone doted on him and his great Aunt Phyl spent many hours each day holding and rocking him as a baby. Evan moved with his immediate family to Tampa, Florida in 2007 where he lived until his passing. In Tampa, Evan had a beautiful home and loving family, where he was able to play and attend school and camp in the sunshine every day. Evan spent every summer since he turned 3 at Camp Bayshore Christian and was joined by Gavin as soon as he was old enough. Evan attended this camp each summer until he aged out, and the summer he became too old for camp he became an honorary junior counselor.
Evan attended Roosevelt Elementary where he made his lifelong friends and grew into a shining star. Evan loved school and learning, and he was on principal’s honor roll every year. He joined cub scouts and met his best friends - Matthew Spink, Colin Clark, Chip Roth, William Mathengathi, and Addison Ferrall. These friends remained his close and constant companions all throughout his life. There was never a tighter group and they are truly his brothers. Starting in 3rd grade, Evan began to play piano and joined chorus. His love of music blossomed and he was chosen for the Rock Band and All County Chorus in 5th grade, where he sang with the other students from the county at the Straz Center.
He crossed over to Boy Scouts Troop 22 of the Ft. Brooke Council with his friends and began the journey to Eagle. He loved scouts so much, especially camping, but it was the comradery and friendship that held him tight to his Troop.
The summer before middle school Evan was diagnosed with cancer – soft tissue sarcoma. He was unable to attend more than 3 weeks of 6th grade before moving to online school due to chemo and radiation. Evan then completed 6th grade with honors all online and straight A’s while enduring 17 rounds of chemo and 6 weeks of radiation. He never let his spirits sag and remained as active as possible with his scout troop.
In May of 2016 Evan finished chemo and began his journey in remission. Again he went to scout summer camp and acted as a junior camp Bayshore counselor while he was in recovery. In August of 2016 Evan started 7th grade at Coleman Middle School. Despite having missed all of 6th grade, he joined symphonic band playing clarinet and was first chair, and also joined jazz band on piano, and made principal’s honor roll first semester. He adored all his classes, especially Language Arts and Civics.
Evan was a voracious reader, he read anything and everything, soaking up books and knowledge. He was smart, he knew more about things that adults do and read and understood complex items such as space, time, math and physics. Adults loved to have conversations with Evan, often remarking how mature and self confident he was. More important, Evan was a kind, gentle, loving, joyful, and giving person. He made sure others in his class understood concepts and went out of his way to assist them. He gave of himself to his friends and scouts selflessly. He loved music and jazz and coffee and bookstores and movies and mini golf and The Simpsons and Adventure Time and chocolate and sushi and miso soup and crab cakes. He was an amazing big brother to Gavin; they shared bunk beds and Evan did not want to move to his own room even as he grew too big for his top bunk. He protected Gavin and shared his knowledge and wisdom with him and they never really fought.
Tragically, his sarcoma relapsed in late December of 2016 and spread to his lungs and brain. Evan once again fought bravely and without complaint through chemo and brain radiation for the first 2 and half months of 2017 while going back to online school and putting on his scout uniform and attending meetings even as he grew weaker. However, the cancer was too much for his body to fight. Evan Mario Macrone lost his battle with cancer on March 15, 2017. He was on his Make A Wish trip to California when he fell ill and passed away peacefully and painlessly with loving care by the staff of Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles surrounded by his family of Dominic, Katherine, Mike, Gavin and his friend Matthew and mom Bev by his side the entire time. He will be missed and mourned on this earth by his entire family, his friends, his teachers, his scout leaders and troop members, his classmates, and the adults who also loved being with him.
Visitation services will be held at Blount and Curry Funeral Home on MacDill Avenue in South Tampa the evening of Friday March 24th from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 25 at Hyde Park United Methodist Church at 2pm with Burial at Myrtle Hill Cemetery afterwards.
We are setting up 3 funds that were near and dear to Evan's heart to reach out to the community he loved and activities that were central to his soul:
*Evan Mario Macrone Woodruff Camp Memorial Fund for Troop 22 of South Tampa. Checks can be made to Troop 22 at 4623 W Kensington Ave 33629 and anyone may contact Shane Parker at 813-909-4455 with questions.
This fund will be used to send a deserving scout to Camp Woodruff each year, Evan loved this camp so much it spoke to him deep in his soul.
*The Evan Mario Macrone Library Reading Corner at Roosevelt Elementary sponsored by the Roosevelt PTA. For more information feel free to reach out to Kim Clace PTA President or send checks to Roosevelt PTA in care of Evan Macrone Library fund 3205 S Ferdinand Ave, Tampa, FL 33629 (813) 272-3090 PayPal link is
Evan Macrone Memorial Library - Roosevelt Elementary
*The Evan Mario Macrone Library Reading Corner at Coleman Middle School sponsored by the Coleman PTSA. For more information feel free to reach out to Theresa Potter PTSA President or send checks to the Coleman PTSA in care of the Evan Macrone Library Fund 1724 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL 33629 (813) 872-5335.
Each corner will be stocked with his favorite books and funds will be used to purchase new books each year from the book fair because as he said "I wanted new books in the library from the book fair but they were too expensive".
Sponsored by Blount & Curry Funeral Home - Macdill Chapel MacDill Avenue Chapel.
54 Entries
March 12, 2019
Family
Bruce Macrone
I have his picture hanging in my office and I see him all the time while visiting Aunt Phyl. His spirit remains so strong as all children would have when only on earth for such a short time. Life everlasting is never more real than with Evan. May you one day reunite and feel his happiness again.
March 10, 2019
Dear Evan, This is going to be a tough week. It will be two years Friday. I will talk to you then. Love Nonno
May 16, 2017
Anne Raouf
Rest In Peace beautiful boy. Your son, and family are in my thoughts and prayers. With much love from a coleman parent.
May 8, 2017
Friend
Emel Ersan
I am a patent at Coleman and I am just devastated thinking about the parents going through a loss like this. I pray for you. Please hang in there. He is an angel now.
April 3, 2017
Coworker
Obinna Okoro
I never got to meet Evan but realize that the world lost a really really special young man. I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers.
April 1, 2017
I will love love you forever.
Love, Nonna ❤
March 31, 2017
Coworker
Namita Shrestha
My thoughts and prayers are with you Katherine and family. I am truly sorry for your loss.
March 28, 2017
Kristen Ingle
Iattended the memorial for Evan on Saturday. I never got to meet your son but i heard much about him from my daughter and her best friend who both play the Clarinet in the Coleman Band, i took them both to the memorial service to say goodbye to him. Your son had a profound effect on them and the rest of the Coleman Band. He inspired the clarinet section to achieve their highest potential.
And at the memorial i coild see that he was truly inspirational to many people. He was clearly a very impressive young man who knew how to love many and lived every day how we all should love... to its fullest. Thank you for raising such a fine young man and for his gift of friendship, leadership, music and inspiration to his classmates at Coleman. I can assure yiu is missed and has made a lasting impressiom at Coleman.
March 27, 2017
It was an honor and a privilege to have been able to have had Evan as a piano student. He always came to his lesson prepared and had an inquisitive mind about the structure of music. Hopefully, he is jamming with the great musicians who have passed before him. He and his music will be missed!
Cynthia Creel
March 26, 2017
Brenda Sandy
I am heartbroken to hear about Evan's passing. He was such a determined and gifted young man in my history class, working diligently even when he was going through treatment. My prayers are for his family right now for comfort during this time.
March 25, 2017
Friend
Mia Alcala
He is so intelligent and he is the strongest person I know. He is the best musician ever and always helped me when I was getting lost during songs. I will never forget him.
March 25, 2017
Friend
Janalee, Jerry & Tim Klovos/Kidwell
Evan was a remarkable amazing young man so full of life and would put all of his heart and soul into everything he did.
March 25, 2017
Debra Cope
I don't know your family but we have a mutual friend (Kristen I.) who posted details on FB. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Evan sounds like an absolutely amazing kid and I'm sure he has left a gaping hole in the sky for you. As the parent of a Wish child myself, I was heartbroken to know his final illness flared up on his Make A Wish trip, so far from home. I hope the Wish trip brought him some joy.
March 25, 2017
Acquaintance
Donna Bossuyt
Every bit of my heart goes out to your family. I feel extremely blessed to have been graced by Evan's big heart and inviting personality, he always spread love and laughter. I was extremely touched by Evan and my life has been changed for the better by knowing him. He was truly a mark of wonderful parents. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
March 25, 2017
Coworker
Gail Auerbach
All of the sharing clearly shows a very special young man who has had an impact on many in his too short life. My prayers to Dominic, Katherine and the entire family as they work through the grief and loss in their lives.
March 25, 2017
Al & Lisa
Evan was an amazing boy and we feel very blessed and grateful to have known him. He used all of his gifts to the fullest and inspired us with his intelligence, musical talent, kind ways and courage. He will live in our hearts forever, and we will honor him by always remembering the things that made him special and how he touched so many in his short life.
March 24, 2017
Michael Summers
While we only knew Evan for a short time, Nancy and I could tell he was one special kid and feel blessed to have been able to make a few memories with him. Our hearts go our to Dominic and Katherine. We love you.
March 24, 2017
Hillsborough Virtual School
Our hearts and prayers go out to your family during this time. Evan was a remarkable student and will be missed.
March 24, 2017
Coworker
Wanda Dunnigan
My heart and prayers go out to the Macrone family during this difficult time. I know his light will shine in your hearts forever as well as in the hearts of those who had the privilege to know him. May God bless you and bring you peace during your time of bereavement. Rest in Peace angel.
March 24, 2017
Michelle Hamlyn
You were a one-in-a-million kid, and my heart is heavy. I am so grateful we had the time together that we had, even though it was way too short. You have impacted so many people in your short life, you will not be forgotten. Stay gold.
March 23, 2017
Wil & Marie Carothers
We were so saddened when we heard of Evan.
Our prayers are with you in this time of grief.You are in our thoughts as we recall memories of Kathy with our daughter Lisa. God bless you and your family,
March 23, 2017
BethAnn
Evan was a great example of excellence for us all, as evidenced by his appetite for knowledge through books and school work, by his creative expression with his music, by his leadership and with the love he extended to all those around him. Even as a baby he wanted to help out and be in on the action.
March 22, 2017
Nikki Kaloust
Evan you were a remarkable young guy! I did not know you but as a Roosevelt family, I felt the need to write something. From what I have read about you, you were a very special person!!I'm sure you make your friends incredibly proud to have known you. Keeping your family and friends in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family. Rest In Peace.
March 22, 2017
Karen Phifer
I wish I had words to lighten your agony but sometimes words are just not enough. Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your son. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Karen Phifer
March 21, 2017
Will Thaxton
Evan. The one person who reached out to me when others wouldn't. the person who pulled me out of loneliness. Your death made my Monday feel like the end. Coleman is in mourning, we all miss you. You were the light of this school, and there is a giant hole in my heart.
March 21, 2017
Lauren Ferrks
Evan,
I didn't know you that well but from what I could tell you were a great kid. You are to great to ever be forgotten. You and your family are in my prayers. Rest in piece.
March 21, 2017
Marilyn Watts
Evan will be missed at Coleman he was always happy and positive and went out of his way to help others the teacher and the students will keep Evan and his family in our prayers
March 21, 2017
Frank Correa
Matthew 19:14
But Jesus said " Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven"
Semper Fidelis
March 21, 2017
Olwyn Harper/ Jenn Hastie & Family
Rest in peace, Evan. (As a classmate of Evan's, we'll donate to the Children's Cancer Center in Evan's memory as the organization has helped so many families in their struggles, including ours.)
March 21, 2017
Dalton
March 21, 2017
K. Miller
Thank you for being a shining example and a bright light of live in this world.
March 21, 2017
joshua smith-salgado
Evan has been one of my best friends from the first day that i arrived at the martial arts advantage. he always enlightened the day with the prospective he had on life. he was a truly amazing person and i'm devastated to see him go.
March 21, 2017
Dearest Evan, We will always be with you and you with us. You will always be on our mind. Nonna and Grand Dad
March 21, 2017
John Marsh
May you get to go on hikes in the mountains of heaven and white water rafting with God; your adventures are just beginning. YIS, JWM ASM-53
March 20, 2017
Julie Rosado
Mi querido Evan. Thanks for the many fun years of camp. You were always a ball of fun and a great prankster. Your laughter was contagious. We will miss you dearly. Until we meet again. We love you always, Ms. Julie, EJ, Aida and Jess ❤
March 20, 2017
Mike Macrone
Our prayers are with you. Evan is an inspiration to us all with his courage and strength.
Love,
Mike, Barb Macrone and Family
March 20, 2017
Friend
Tyler White
Evan, You were a wonderful young man who left us far too early. Thank you for being such a cheerful scout. You were an inspiration to me and many others; your friendship with my boys will be remember; your family is in our thoughts. Rest in peace
March 20, 2017
Friend
Tina Mason
Evan,
We know you are spreading happiness in Heaven. God bless you and your family.
March 20, 2017
Jamie Reid
Evan did remember every detail of every book! He also had the greatest laugh, especially when he was laughing at himself. May you rest in peace Evan and courage and strength to your family. You are all in my prayers!
March 20, 2017
James and Kathleen Tarro
So sorry for your loss. Many thoughts and prayers are with you!
March 20, 2017
Family
Bobbie Williams
We,UnitarianUniversalists, always light the candle in our chalice at the start of all of our meetings. It symbolizes the life forces that bind us all together and reminds us all of our inner light individually. The Evan light has been dimmed, but it continues to shine in the hearts of those of us who were granted the 13 years of sharing our world with him. We were blessed and we will miss him greatly.
March 20, 2017
Family
Jim McManus
It is a test for our broken hearts not to let life's unfairness blind us to our good fortune of knowing Evan, and of him bestowing his friendship & inspiration to us all
March 20, 2017
Mary Baltzell
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Sending thoughts and prayers.
March 19, 2017
Lisa and Rick Brown
Evan was an inspiration to our son as well as so many other scouts. He will live on in our hearts. We send our prayers to his family.
March 19, 2017
Dominic Macrone
I love you Evan and I miss you very much. I was lucky to be your Dad. You were a good boy.
March 19, 2017
Friend
Lynne Hildreth
We are saddened by the loss of a bright and one-of-a-kind boy. It seems like just yesterday when we were in the Green Door - Evan's life was taken way too soon. We will see you soon and be thinking of you often.... from our whole family....
March 19, 2017
Coworker
Rebika Dangol
May Evan's soul rest in peace.He will always be in our thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolence to him and the family.
March 19, 2017
Katherine Macrone
March 19, 2017
Katherine Macrone
Evan we miss you so much each day. We loved and cherished you as the angel you are and we hold your memory in our heart and soul until we join you again.
March 18, 2017
Family
Bruce Macrone
I am sorry we did not have the opportunity to meet you. You fought a battle with so much strength and hope. I know you are in heaven for it is truly a place for people like you. May you find peace and happiness in your everlasting life. Love, Bruce, Charlene and Douglas Macrone and Mark, Alisha and Noelle McAllister.
March 18, 2017
Dianne Condran
This candle represents the light of Evan that will forever be with you, his beloved family and friends. My heart mourns with you as I was honored to have served a small part in his fight. We all at FHT Radiology/Oncology offer our prayers and heavy hearts for you. May God bring you Peace. We will always remember.....
March 18, 2017
Friend
Garrett Hoss
He Was The Kindest And Most Caring Friend. He Will Never Be Forgotten. At Least Not In My Heart
March 17, 2017
Friend
Liana Garofalo
May Evan rest in peace. I will always remember that smiling face. My prayers are with him and his family.
March 16, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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