Thomas J. Madden

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Thomas F. and Catherine (McKenna) Madden; father of Thomas Madden and wife Mary of Plymouth, MA, Deborah O’Connor and husband Mike of Dover, NH, Patricia Coughlin of Cranston, Kathleen Walaska and husband Mark of Queensbury, NY; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; brother of the late Edward Madden and Kathleen Shawcross.

Mr. Madden was a graduate of LaSalle Academy, a member of the greatest generation; he proudly served his country during WWII in the 5th Photo Group Reconnaissance of the 15th Air Force in Italy. He worked as a route salesman for H.P. Hood and Sons Dairy and also as an electrician for Local 99. He was an usher for St. Edward’s Church, Providence and spent many years as a manager of teams in the Smith-Hill Wanskuck Little League. He enjoyed traveling and get-togethers with his family. He was a renowned home gardener.

Visitation and funeral will be held Tuesday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Edward Church, 997 Branch Avenue, Providence. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the RI Veteran’s Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. www.pontarellimarinofunerals.com.