WHAT A HAPPY DAY!

He endured two brain surgeries to remove a tumor—two major, frightening operations that demanded everything from him. He fought through recovery, through treatments, through setbacks, through pain. And yet, no matter how hard the day before had been…

Bill Hart was many things to many people—friend, brother, cousin, associate, coworker, uncle, spouse, father, and grandfather. When you say all those words together, it almost sounds impossible that one man could fill so many roles. But Bill did. He filled every one of them with a kind of love and presence that made you feel like you were the most important person in his world.

Bill showed up—always.

With a smile.

With advice.

With a laugh.

With that crooked finger pointing and telling you exactly what you needed to hear.

He was a steady hand, a loyal heart, a voice of wisdom, and a gentle giant to everyone who knew him. He wasn’t just in our lives—he was woven into the very fabric of them.

Bill’s journey began unexpectedly on October 24, 2023, when he suffered a seizure while at work. In that moment, everything changed—but Bill did not.

From that day forward, Bill entered a two-year battle that would have broken most people. But Bill faced it with the same heart and spirit he carried his whole life.

He endured two brain surgeries to remove a tumor—two major, frightening operations that demanded everything from him. He fought through recovery, through treatments, through setbacks, through pain and yet no matter how hard the day before had been…

Bill still woke up every morning and said:

“Today is a good day.”

But Bill did not fight this battle alone.

Every step of the way, he was held up, cared for, and loved fiercely by his darling Marie. She stood by him through every appointment, every scare, every victory, and every long night. She was his strength when he needed it most, his comfort, his constant companion.

We, his family, lovingly called her his angel—because that’s exactly what she is.

Bill may have had the warrior’s spirit, but Marie was the one who made sure he never had to face a single moment of that fight by himself.

Through it all, Bill showed bravery, strength, resilience, heart, compassion, patience, dignity, grit, faith, humility, determination, and an unwavering spirit. Even as cancer tried to take pieces of him, Bill gave more love… more gratitude… more hope.

Those five words—“Today is a good day”—carried him, carried Marie, carried his family, and now carry this foundation forward.

One of Bill’s greatest joys was his years with Lamberton Baseball, especially the unforgettable 1991 undefeated season. That team wasn’t just a chapter of his life—it was a brotherhood.

The friendships he built there didn’t fade with time. Many of those teammates remained some of Bill’s closest friends for the rest of his life. They stood by him in every season—celebrating his joy, supporting him in hardship, and loving him through his final days.

Throughout his battle, several remarkable organizations supported Bill and his family, including the Kevin Cain Foundation and The Delco Group. Their kindness made a difference—one we will always honor and never forget. Their example helped shape our mission and reaffirmed how powerful community can be in the darkest moments

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To honor the man who gave so much to all of us, we—his family, friends, teammates, and loved ones—created the Bill Hart Memorial Foundation.

Our mission is simple, yet deeply meaningful:

to help families facing cancer or serious illness the way Bill helped all of us—completely, wholeheartedly, and without hesitation.

We want to lift the heavy burdens weighing down families in crisis.

We want to create moments of joy in the middle of fear.

We want to give families memories—not just medical bills.

We want to bring hope into places that feel hopeless.

Whether that means covering medical costs, helping with unexpected bills, sending families on a much-needed vacation, or giving them opportunities they otherwise could not afford, our promise is this:

We will be there.

Just like Bill always was.

To fund this mission, we will host events that bring people together in the ways Bill loved—beef and beers, golf outings, Phillies and Eagles tailgates, and more.

These are not just fundraisers.

They are celebrations of love, community, laughter, and purpose.

They are our chance to say:

Bill mattered.

Bill still matters.

And through us, he will continue to make every day a good day for someone who desperately needs it.

Our goal is simple:

to keep Bill Hart’s name alive by doing what Bill did best — being a positive light, day in and day out.

And we can’t do it alone.

We invite you to join us—

To give,

To show up,

To stand beside us,

To keep Bill’s spirit alive through kindness and generosity.

Together, we can bring hope to families who feel helpless.

Together, we can lift people the way Bill lifted us.

Together, we can honor a man who spent his life giving love—and deserves for that love to continue.

Because Bill taught us something we will carry forever and he would say this all the time

What a Good Day!

With full hearts, deep gratitude, and Bill’s spirit guiding every step,

• The Friends and Family of the Bill Hart Memorial Foundation