James J. Madden, Sr.
1921 - 2015 | Obituary
KINGSTON-James J. Madden, Sr 93, died at HealthAlliance Hospital, Broadway Campus on Thursday, April 30, 2015. "Jim is gone."
Born in Kingston on June 22, 1921 a son of the late Matthew and Margaret (Kerr) Madden.
A veteran of the United States Army Air Corp, serving during World War II. Jim was a graduate of Saint Mary's School and the Kingston High School. He was a well-known mixologist at the Governor Clinton Hotel for nine years and the Kingston Holiday Inn for 30 years. Jim was a member of Kingston Post 150 American Legion and Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians. He enjoyed the game of poker, was a fan of Notre Dame, Yankees and Giants. He was an avid reader. Jim was described as a gentle man who often spoke the words, "there is more good in the world than bad." He was honored to serve as alderman of the 5th Ward from 2002 to 2003. Mayor Shane Gallo offered, "James Madden was a good friend and respected community member who served as alderman in the 5th Ward from 2002-2003. He will be missed. My condolences go out to his son, daughters and their families during this most difficult time." Former mayor James Sottile is quoted as saying; "Mr. Madden exemplified the type of person we all strive to be. He was a loving husband a loving father and was very proud of his entire family. I had the honor and privilege to work and serve in city government with him. I will forever cherish the lessons he taught me in politics and in life. Mr. Madden will be missed by the greater Kingston community."
His wife of 57 years, Ellen A. (Roach) Madden died Jan. 4, 2014.
Surviving are his daughters, Megan Welch and her husband Gary, Karen Madden-Dreiser and her husband Ron, Kelly Ann Hertica and her husband Charles; his son, James J. Madden, Jr. and his wife Jenny Nelson-Madden; his grandchildren, Caitlin Murphy Welch (Justin Hill), Ryan A. Welch (Crissy VanMeter), Jared Dreiser, Mara Dreiser (Ricky Negron), Carly Anne Hertica and Patrick Hertica (Estelle Chiodo); great grandsons, James Atticus Hill and Charles Joseph Hertica. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral and cremation arrangements are under the guidance of the Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc. 27 Smith Avenue, Kingston (www.jvleahyfh.com).
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. The Kingston Post 150 American Legion will conduct a ritual at 7 p.m. A funeral procession will form 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. at Saint Mary's Church. Final prayers and military honors will be held at the Wiltwyck Community Mausoleum. Cremation to take place at Wiltwyck Crematory. Inurnment in Saint Mary's Cemetery at a later date.
The Madden family would like to express their sincerest appreciation to the staff of the Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Unit C-2 for the care given to Jim.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of contributions to the Irish Cultural Center, P.O. Box 1235 Kingston, N.Y. 12402
Published in Daily Freeman (Kingston, NY) on May 3, 2015
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1921 - 2015 | Obituary
KINGSTON-James J. Madden, Sr 93, died at HealthAlliance Hospital, Broadway Campus on Thursday, April 30, 2015. "Jim is gone."
Born in Kingston on June 22, 1921 a son of the late Matthew and Margaret (Kerr) Madden.
A veteran of the United States Army Air Corp, serving during World War II. Jim was a graduate of Saint Mary's School and the Kingston High School. He was a well-known mixologist at the Governor Clinton Hotel for nine years and the Kingston Holiday Inn for 30 years. Jim was a member of Kingston Post 150 American Legion and Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians. He enjoyed the game of poker, was a fan of Notre Dame, Yankees and Giants. He was an avid reader. Jim was described as a gentle man who often spoke the words, "there is more good in the world than bad." He was honored to serve as alderman of the 5th Ward from 2002 to 2003. Mayor Shane Gallo offered, "James Madden was a good friend and respected community member who served as alderman in the 5th Ward from 2002-2003. He will be missed. My condolences go out to his son, daughters and their families during this most difficult time." Former mayor James Sottile is quoted as saying; "Mr. Madden exemplified the type of person we all strive to be. He was a loving husband a loving father and was very proud of his entire family. I had the honor and privilege to work and serve in city government with him. I will forever cherish the lessons he taught me in politics and in life. Mr. Madden will be missed by the greater Kingston community."
His wife of 57 years, Ellen A. (Roach) Madden died Jan. 4, 2014.
Surviving are his daughters, Megan Welch and her husband Gary, Karen Madden-Dreiser and her husband Ron, Kelly Ann Hertica and her husband Charles; his son, James J. Madden, Jr. and his wife Jenny Nelson-Madden; his grandchildren, Caitlin Murphy Welch (Justin Hill), Ryan A. Welch (Crissy VanMeter), Jared Dreiser, Mara Dreiser (Ricky Negron), Carly Anne Hertica and Patrick Hertica (Estelle Chiodo); great grandsons, James Atticus Hill and Charles Joseph Hertica. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral and cremation arrangements are under the guidance of the Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc. 27 Smith Avenue, Kingston (www.jvleahyfh.com).
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. The Kingston Post 150 American Legion will conduct a ritual at 7 p.m. A funeral procession will form 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. at Saint Mary's Church. Final prayers and military honors will be held at the Wiltwyck Community Mausoleum. Cremation to take place at Wiltwyck Crematory. Inurnment in Saint Mary's Cemetery at a later date.
The Madden family would like to express their sincerest appreciation to the staff of the Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Unit C-2 for the care given to Jim.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of contributions to the Irish Cultural Center, P.O. Box 1235 Kingston, N.Y. 12402
Published in Daily Freeman (Kingston, NY) on May 3, 2015
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyfreeman/obituary.aspx?n=james-j-madden-sr&pid=174770342&fhid=3910#sthash.iEVoQjYP.dpuf
James J. Madden, Sr.
1921 - 2015 | Obituary
KINGSTON-James J. Madden, Sr 93, died at HealthAlliance Hospital, Broadway Campus on Thursday, April 30, 2015. "Jim is gone."
Born in Kingston on June 22, 1921 a son of the late Matthew and Margaret (Kerr) Madden.
A veteran of the United States Army Air Corp, serving during World War II. Jim was a graduate of Saint Mary's School and the Kingston High School. He was a well-known mixologist at the Governor Clinton Hotel for nine years and the Kingston Holiday Inn for 30 years. Jim was a member of Kingston Post 150 American Legion and Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians. He enjoyed the game of poker, was a fan of Notre Dame, Yankees and Giants. He was an avid reader. Jim was described as a gentle man who often spoke the words, "there is more good in the world than bad." He was honored to serve as alderman of the 5th Ward from 2002 to 2003. Mayor Shane Gallo offered, "James Madden was a good friend and respected community member who served as alderman in the 5th Ward from 2002-2003. He will be missed. My condolences go out to his son, daughters and their families during this most difficult time." Former mayor James Sottile is quoted as saying; "Mr. Madden exemplified the type of person we all strive to be. He was a loving husband a loving father and was very proud of his entire family. I had the honor and privilege to work and serve in city government with him. I will forever cherish the lessons he taught me in politics and in life. Mr. Madden will be missed by the greater Kingston community."
His wife of 57 years, Ellen A. (Roach) Madden died Jan. 4, 2014.
Surviving are his daughters, Megan Welch and her husband Gary, Karen Madden-Dreiser and her husband Ron, Kelly Ann Hertica and her husband Charles; his son, James J. Madden, Jr. and his wife Jenny Nelson-Madden; his grandchildren, Caitlin Murphy Welch (Justin Hill), Ryan A. Welch (Crissy VanMeter), Jared Dreiser, Mara Dreiser (Ricky Negron), Carly Anne Hertica and Patrick Hertica (Estelle Chiodo); great grandsons, James Atticus Hill and Charles Joseph Hertica. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral and cremation arrangements are under the guidance of the Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc. 27 Smith Avenue, Kingston (www.jvleahyfh.com).
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. The Kingston Post 150 American Legion will conduct a ritual at 7 p.m. A funeral procession will form 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. at Saint Mary's Church. Final prayers and military honors will be held at the Wiltwyck Community Mausoleum. Cremation to take place at Wiltwyck Crematory. Inurnment in Saint Mary's Cemetery at a later date.
The Madden family would like to express their sincerest appreciation to the staff of the Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Unit C-2 for the care given to Jim.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of contributions to the Irish Cultural Center, P.O. Box 1235 Kingston, N.Y. 12402
Published in Daily Freeman (Kingston, NY) on May 3, 2015
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyfreeman/obituary.aspx?n=james-j-madden-sr&pid=174770342&fhid=3910#sthash.iEVoQjYP.dpuf
1921 - 2015 | Obituary
KINGSTON-James J. Madden, Sr 93, died at HealthAlliance Hospital, Broadway Campus on Thursday, April 30, 2015. "Jim is gone."
Born in Kingston on June 22, 1921 a son of the late Matthew and Margaret (Kerr) Madden.
A veteran of the United States Army Air Corp, serving during World War II. Jim was a graduate of Saint Mary's School and the Kingston High School. He was a well-known mixologist at the Governor Clinton Hotel for nine years and the Kingston Holiday Inn for 30 years. Jim was a member of Kingston Post 150 American Legion and Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians. He enjoyed the game of poker, was a fan of Notre Dame, Yankees and Giants. He was an avid reader. Jim was described as a gentle man who often spoke the words, "there is more good in the world than bad." He was honored to serve as alderman of the 5th Ward from 2002 to 2003. Mayor Shane Gallo offered, "James Madden was a good friend and respected community member who served as alderman in the 5th Ward from 2002-2003. He will be missed. My condolences go out to his son, daughters and their families during this most difficult time." Former mayor James Sottile is quoted as saying; "Mr. Madden exemplified the type of person we all strive to be. He was a loving husband a loving father and was very proud of his entire family. I had the honor and privilege to work and serve in city government with him. I will forever cherish the lessons he taught me in politics and in life. Mr. Madden will be missed by the greater Kingston community."
His wife of 57 years, Ellen A. (Roach) Madden died Jan. 4, 2014.
Surviving are his daughters, Megan Welch and her husband Gary, Karen Madden-Dreiser and her husband Ron, Kelly Ann Hertica and her husband Charles; his son, James J. Madden, Jr. and his wife Jenny Nelson-Madden; his grandchildren, Caitlin Murphy Welch (Justin Hill), Ryan A. Welch (Crissy VanMeter), Jared Dreiser, Mara Dreiser (Ricky Negron), Carly Anne Hertica and Patrick Hertica (Estelle Chiodo); great grandsons, James Atticus Hill and Charles Joseph Hertica. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral and cremation arrangements are under the guidance of the Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc. 27 Smith Avenue, Kingston (www.jvleahyfh.com).
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. The Kingston Post 150 American Legion will conduct a ritual at 7 p.m. A funeral procession will form 9 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. at Saint Mary's Church. Final prayers and military honors will be held at the Wiltwyck Community Mausoleum. Cremation to take place at Wiltwyck Crematory. Inurnment in Saint Mary's Cemetery at a later date.
The Madden family would like to express their sincerest appreciation to the staff of the Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Unit C-2 for the care given to Jim.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of contributions to the Irish Cultural Center, P.O. Box 1235 Kingston, N.Y. 12402
Published in Daily Freeman (Kingston, NY) on May 3, 2015
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyfreeman/obituary.aspx?n=james-j-madden-sr&pid=174770342&fhid=3910#sthash.iEVoQjYP.dpuf
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