Mark McCullough, Former Councilman And Glen Rock Advocate, Dies From ALS

GLEN ROCK, NJ — Former borough councilman Mark McCullough, someone who worked for years for the betterment of his community, died Tuesday after a battle with ALS.

Senator Bob Gordon's office received word of McCullough's death Tuesday night.

Mayor Bruce Packer reported McCullough's death on Facebook Wednesday morning. More than $16,000 was donated online to help him fight the disease.

"Mark loved this town and worked tirelessly for decades to make it a better place for all of us," Packer said. "Giving until the very end, Mark has kindly donated his body for ALS research."

Gordon said McCullough was a "true advocate for the residents of Glen Rock."

"He was kind-hearted and motivated by a desire to help people, and he was especially passionate about giving voice to those who could not speak for themselves," Gordon said. "He is certainly someone who saw the good in the world, and who would not be deterred when it came to fighting for what was right, no matter how difficult the issue. All of us who knew Mark are better because of it. He was a friend, but he was also a dedicated public servant, coach, mentor and he was a fighter, who is gone far too soon."

Packer said that funeral arrangements would be announced when they are scheduled.

Residents expressed their condolences to McCullough's family on social media.

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Photo: Mark McCullough/Courtesy of gofundme