Collin Feiler McElroy, 16, of Honey Brook, died on Sunday, July 3, 2011 as the result of injuries from an auto accident. Born in Coatesville, he was the beloved son of Troy and Pamela Spanakos McElroy.
Collin had just completed his sophomore year at Coatesville Area High School where he was a member of the high school baseball team. He also was active , for over ten years, with the Caln Little League. He enjoyed boating with his family and friends at Raystown Lake.
He is survived, in addition to his parents, by his sister Danielle L. McElroy, maternal grandparents Carol and Barry Messner of Honey Brook, maternal grandfather Andrew Spanakos of Wilmington, DE, paternal grandparents Ronald and Mary McElroy of The Villages, FL, nephew Lleyvi Wilson of Honey Brook and Collin's girlfriend, Brittney Sherriff of Downingtown. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Joyce Mendenhall.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 11:00 am from the Olivet United Methodist Church, 310 E. Chestnut St., Coatesville, PA followed by interment at Fairview Cemetery in Coatesville. Visitation at the church from 9 to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Collin F. McElroy Scholarship Fund, c/o Citadel Bank, 40 N. Bailey Road, Thorndale, PA 19372.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Collin McElroy
My condolences to the whole McElroy family as a result of Collin's death. I am a classmate of his at Coatesville and have known him since we were friends and had classes together throughout middle school and the part of high school for which he was present. It was shocking to hear this heartbreaking news and my thoughts along with my family's thoughts are with you all today. Collin was a great guy and will be missed by many.
My heartfelt condolences to
My heartfelt condolences to your family during this difficult time. I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
McElroy Family, Please accept
McElroy Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. I hope that you can find a small measure of comfort from the love and support of those who knew Collin as a friend and as a teammate.
The DiEugenio Family
Our hearts and prayers turn
Our hearts and prayers turn towards your family. We pray God will give you peace and strength as you struggle though this most horrible time.
Sincerely, Karl and Connie Troupe
Our prayers are with you
May the Lord hold you in His arms and bring you comfort during this tragedy.
Troy and Pam, we were
Troy and Pam, we were devastated to hear the news. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. We will miss Collin so much, he was such a sweet boy. Pat and Aaron will miss playing with him. He was a terrific player and great kid.
Angels Guide Him Home
No words can console you...may prayers and faith bring you some peace
Your neighbors
Joan and Ed Dugery
Our deepest Sympathies go out
Our deepest Sympathies go out to your family in this tragic loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So Sorry
I'm so sad to hear of your loss. Losing a child is the worse thing anyone can ever experience. I know Troy because of our families businesses being in Parkesburg and I am friends with Collins uncle Barry. My prayers are tuely with you right now and in the times to come. Keep Collin in your heart soul and mind and one day you will see him again. Many hugs and prayers.
Jodi (Carmen) Rice
Our Deepest Sympathy
Troy,Pam and Danielle,
There are no words to express our sympathy right now. Collin was a great boy who we enjoyed being around very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Bruce and Sue
Words cannot express how
Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Troy, Pam and Danielle you are in my prayers.
My deepest Sympathies!
My heart is breaking for your loss of your son. Pam you were a big part of our family growing up and I feel so very sorry for you and your family. If there is anything I can do , please I'm here. Lori is away in Alaska and doesn't know . I will have her contact you when she is home. There are no words that will help you right now, I know. May God bless you and your family. Barb
My son was a classmate and
My son was a classmate and also on the jv baseball team our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss
Our Deepest Sympathy
My heart goes out to you in this difficult time. Please accept my condolences and know that I am praying for you to have peace and strength at this time. You have my deepest sympathies!
The Solomon-Zurita Family
What can i say?
Pam, Danielle, Troy. WOW! What a horrific shock to open the news & see this. I can't even begin to imagine how one deals with this. My love, prayers & thoughts are with you at this time. Love you all!!
Nancy Potts
Collin McElroy
Pam, Danielle,and Troy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. There are no words now, just trust in the Lord for comfort.
We love you all,
Lisa,Andrew,Chris and Jon Norton
My heart is breaking for all
My heart is breaking for all of you. There are no words of comfort, no words to ease your pain. You are covered in prayer.
SORRY FOR THE LOSE OF YOUR
SORRY FOR THE LOSE OF YOUR SON COLLIN AND THE THREE OTHERS THAT PASSED TO. I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH ALL FOUR OF THEM BUT ONLY KNEW ONE REALLY WELL. ONCE AGAIN MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY AND THE OTHER VICTIMS FAMILIES
Pam,Troy and Danielle
Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
To the McElroy family, My
To the McElroy family,
My heart goes out to you and your family. You are in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Christina and Bella
Collin McElroy
There are no right words to say now except to let you know our thoughts & prayers are with your family in this time of saddness.
Troy,Pam And Danielle
We are deeply sorry for your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Troy,Pam And Danielle
We are deeply sorry for your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Chester County Police,
The Chester County Police, Fire and EMS Services Would Like To Send Our Deepest Condolences To All Family and Friends Of The Victims
We are truly sorry for your
We are truly sorry for your loss. There are no words for the loss of a child. I was devastated when I hear the news at a softball game Sunday. Lyndsay played softball with Danielle and Nathan new Collin and Kyle very well. I remember Collin and Nathan running around at the ball fields when our girls played together. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Collin, A Special Angel In Heaven
Troy, Pam and Danielle, We were devastated hearing of Collin's passing. We can't even imagine what you are going through ... but know that we are truly sorry for your loss. God only seems to take the good ones ... Collin will be your special angel in heaven. Keep to your faith to get you through and lean on those around you. We feel blessed to have known Collin - I can still see him walking down the hallway at KHS. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go to you and your entire family at this most difficult and tragic time.
The Sload Family
my condolence
To the McElroy family,
I can’t comprehend just how sad you must feel, for the loss of someone you love.
This sorrowful time must still feel unreal, but look for strength from above.
I pray, from my heart, that your pain will decrease, That your spirit will gain strength again,
And I pray that your faith will create inner peace
And that God will send blessings.
Until then, if you need me to lighten your load, I’m waiting to come to your aid.
Deep condolences.
So sorry
To the McElroy Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was Colins Language Arts teacher at NBMS. He was a great kid all around. Colin had a great smile that always made you smile. He will truely be missed.
Collin
My heart is with you all at this time. There are no words to express such sorrow.
Love,
Gail
C-MAC
When some one you know either friend or family passes a bit of you also passes. Todays game went on , and was played for C-MAC, and the win was for him. You guys are in our thoughts. Collin was a friend of my son Andrew, and as his friends know , if your friends with him that makes you my friend also.
Troy and your family - our
Troy and your family - our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are being prayed for.
My thoughts and prayers are
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Collin was a great kid. I'm honored to have gotten to know him and have him in my class. He will be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss
My heartfelt condolences to your family during this difficult time. Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Pam, Troy, Danielle ~
Dear Pam, Troy, Danielle ~ family and friends of Collin,
My thoughts are with you and everyone who knew Collin during this difficult time. Prayers of Peace and Courage go out to you.
Deepest sympathys
Dear Troy and Pam and family, my deepest regrets to you all. Words may not comfort at this time but, know that friends and families are all praying for you in this time of great sorrow.
Our prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathies go out to your family in this tragic loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Loss of our grandson
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. They are comforting at this time.
Dear Pam, Troy and
Dear Pam, Troy and Danielle,
Words cannot express how saddened we were by the news. You in our constant thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around you all.
Loss of a great person
I'm so sorry for your loss. Collin was a good kid and one of my best friends, I can only imagine what your family is going through...I loved Collin as a brother, may he rest in peace.
RIP Collin McElroy 7.3.11
The McElroy Family
Dear McElroy Family,
I cannot express how sad I was to hear of the loss of your dear child. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May you find comfort in the light that Collin brought to your life in the short time he was here.
Sincerely,
Lauren Ferguson and Family
Pam & Troy & Family, We
Pam & Troy & Family,
We were heartbroken to hear of the loss of your beloved son. No words
can express our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Eddie and Bebe Lavin
Your Loss.
Pam and family. We are all so sorry for your loss. I know this is a terrible tragedy for you. So please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, May god look down on yous and guide and protect yous during your sad times. With love your family here in Tennessee. Renee, Ronnie and Joe Dunn
Your family is in our
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We can't begin to imagine what you are going through.
Collin
Dear Troy, Pam and Danielle,
So sorry to hear about Collin. You are in our prayers and remember he will always be around you. I will remember all of the good times we had at KHS when Collin and my Son Dave were cubscouts and classmates.
Pam, Troy and Danielle
I was so sad to hear the news of Collin and my deepest condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always, love the Ludwigs
Our Heartfelt Sympathy
Troy, Pam and Danielle,
Words can not begin to express how sorry we are for your loss. I can remember Collin running around in the backyard like it was yesterday. We are truly sorry for your loss. Please know that your in our thoughts and prayers everyday and if there is ever anything we can do for your please don't hesitate to ask.
Mike and Kristie Weaver
I am so sorry for your loss
Dear Troy, Pam, and Danielle,
There are no words to express how profoundly sorry I am for your loss of Collin. He was a great kid with a great smile. I enjoyed having him in my 8th grade math class. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Troy & Pam We are sorry to
Troy & Pam
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
To the McElroys-
I was so sorry to hear about Collin; my thoughts along with my family's thoughts are with your entire family during this challenging time. It came as such a shock because I have known him and been a classmate/friend of his since middle school. I know that Collin's memory will live on forever in his family and friends. He was a great guy. His presence, humor, and smile will surely be missed in the future. I am glad that I was able to know him for the past few years.
You are in our thoughts
Troy, Pam and Danielle,
Mike and I just cannot express enough our sympathy. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything at all that we can do, please let us know.
God Bless you and your Family
God Bless you and your Family in your loss. May God be your guide at this time.God Bless you all. Bull Brown and Cheryl Johnson and Family
Our deepest sympathies go out
Our deepest sympathies go out to your family in this tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our thoughts are with you
Troy,Pam and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you thru this difficult time in you life. Your friends Wayne and Tammy Bennett
Words cannot express the
Words cannot express the sorrow that is in my heart for your family. I cannot imagine the pain that you are in. My thoughts and prayers will certainly be with you. I wish that there was more that I could do to ease your pain. May God be with you always and give you the courage and strength to face each and every day. If there is anything that I can to to help, please let me know.
We are sorry for your loss.
We are sorry for your loss.
Heartfelt Sympathy
We are truley saddened by the news of Collin's death. He wrestled with our son Drew in Lionville years ago and we met up at Raystown Lake once. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Andrew & Robin Jackson, Gap, PA
Troy, Pam, Ron, Mary and Family
My mom called me this morning to tell me about your devastating loss. There are no words that are appropriate for the death of a child. My only hope is that Collin's memory brings you joy and that you find peace in knowing that he is loved and will live on in the hearts of many forever.
God bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
My family sends our sympathy,
Michelle Moody
Tim (fiance)
and our children
Alexa
Chace
Bailey
Aaron
Macie
Sorry for your loss
Troy and family,
We were so saddened to hear of your sudden tragic loss of your son Collin. We can't imagine the sadness you must be feeling. Our prayers & thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Please accept our condolences
The Stirling Family
With Deep Sorrow
There are no words to express our sorrow. You are in our prayers at this time of loss.
Pam and Troy so sorry for your loss
Words can not express how sorry we are for your loss. God Bless.
Our Sympathies
We are so sorry to hear of your devastating loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Budziks
We just heard the sad news
We just heard the sad news about your son, Collin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this very difficult time. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. The Alkins family...
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you
Troy and family. Our thoughts and paryers are with and your family.
Dear Troy, Pam, and Family,
Dear Troy, Pam, and Family, We were so sorry to hear of your tragic loss and want you to know that you are all in our prayers. May God bless and keep you in this time of trial. Chuck and Marlies Persch and Family
To The McElroy Family
We will never begin to know how very much you are hurting right now. God doesn't prepare us for such a loss as yours. But he will be with you and help you bear this burden. Lean on him and your family and friends.
We didn't know your son Collin, but we remember you, Troy helping your Dad in his shop in HoneyBrook. Looking over all the condolences and seeing how much people think of yor son and your family, will somehow be a comfort to you at these difficult times.
May your thoughts of Collin,take you back to times of smiles and laughter. May your tears and your pain be eased by the comfort of his memory. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Jim and Pam Robinson
To Danielle and Family
We are saddened by the loss of your brother. We are praying for you and your famiy, that your memories will be filled with the happy times spent with Collin.
Stephanie Krier and Family
There are no words
to express how sorry we are for the loss of your son. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God and friends guide you through this difficult time that no family should have to endure.
God Bless your Family
Dear Troy, Pam and Danielle, We are deeply saddened to know that you lost Collin. The only words we can offer are that May God Bless and Strenghten you...as you grieve now and over time, anticipate the day that there will be no more partings. I Thessalonions 4:13-18. Love, Benny and Kerry
Pam - You and your family are
Pam - You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Troy, Pam, and Family
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you. May God's grace and your memories help to ease your pain. We love you and ask that you let us know if there is anything that you need. You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.
Brian, Deb, Austin & Jenn
Not sure what to say
Each of us needs a refuge, a hiding place we may burrow ourselves till sorrow passes, a place where there is no shame in falling apart or in coming undone , a secret place, warm with light and stillness, where the soul may cease to toil,where we may recover what is lost. My sympathy and prayers are with you all. God bless Lisa Fleming
Words cannot express how
Words cannot express how saddened we are for your loss. We pray for God's love to comfort you and ease your pain. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With our deepest sympathies, Chris, Carol, Jonathan, and Jessica Sweeney
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Troy, Pam and Danielle, Words could never express how sad we feel over your loss of Collin, so sad we don't know what to do with ourselves. You've been in our thoughts and prayers and will stay there. Stay strong and know that we're all here for you. Love, Rachel
To : Pam, Troy and Dannielle
May God Bless you and Keep you strong during this very difficult period.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Deepest Sympathy
so sorry to hear of this loss. I wish the family peace during this time and will pray for all.
God Bless
So sorry for your loss
I did not know any of the boys that were tragically lost on July 3 but I feel I have to pass along my condolences to all the families. I have a 16 year old daughter and my heart breaks for all the families. I hope that God can provide some peace. You are in the thoughts and prayers of many that you don't know.
So sorry to hear what
So sorry to hear what happened. I'm thinking of you and your family.
Love,
Aunt Diane
To: Pam, Troy and Dannielle
We were heartbroken to hear of your loss. May God Bless you and Keep you strong during this very difficult period.
deepest sympathy from our
deepest sympathy from our family to yours.troy we are sorry to hear about the tragidy of the loss of your son. may god bless you and your family in the morning of your son. tom,donna taylor and family
To Ronnie and Mary and the
To Ronnie and Mary and the McElroy Family: I am so very sorry about your grandson. I have been thinking of you and praying for your family.
Debbie (Lane) McGorry
Troy,Pam,and Danielle
Troy,Pam,and Danielle
You have all been in our thoughts and prayers and will remain there.
Dear Troy, Pam & Danielle: I
Dear Troy, Pam & Danielle:
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Although I never met your family Troy...I know they mean the world to you and my heart breaks for your tragic loss.
Love,
Debi
To your family, may you find
To your family, may you find comfort in the days ahead, just remember and keep all the memories close to your hearts. It does help. there is always someone else thinking and praying for all of you during this sad time in your lives. Sincerely, Joanne & George McGinnis and family