The Aston community is mourning the sudden death of Sun Valley High School wrestling coach Tommy Ellis, who suffered an aneurysm late Friday in his Brookhaven home, writes Jeff Cole for Fox 29.

He passed away Sunday at Crozer Chester Medical Center.

“Best father to our three girls and a father figure to so many with the community. He was a wrestling coach, mentor, a friend,” said Stephanie Ellis, Tommy’s widow.

Ellis, 43, coached the Sun Valley wrestlers and was president of the Aston AA, writes Bob Grotz for the Daily Times.

Ellis formed bonds with his athletes that were deeply supportive, beyond athletics.

“He was very intense, demanding and I think he gave a lot of kids what they didn’t get at home,” said Ernie Ellis.

Up to 600 friends and members of the Aston area wrestling community turned out at Crozer Chester Medical Center on Saturday and Sunday in support of his family.

He was remembered with a balloon release Saturday at Sun Valley High School.

The decision was made to donate Ellis organs. On Monday, a Hero Walk attended by hundreds was held at Crozer in support of Ellis’ gift, according to the Times.

Read more about Tommy Ellis in the Daily Times and at Fox 29.