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Lloyd Francis Maday, age 84, died February 25, 2015 at home surrounded by his family and loved ones. The father of 8 children and longtime Evanston business owner succumbed to his 2 ½ year battle with cardiac amyloidosis. Born January 24, 1931, he lived the majority of his life in his favorite city in the world, Evanston. He was an entrepreneur at the young age of 19, opening Maday Brothers, an auto mechanic shop at the corner of Central Street and Broadway. Together with his brothers, Lloyd grew the shop into an enduring local business that takes care of its customers to this day. But his true passion and love for life, was his family. He was a generous patriarch that lead by example and shined his light brightest with his wife and children and 29 grandchildren. Survivors include his bride of 54 years, Kathleen (McRaith) Maday. Children and their spouses Maureen and Mike Frazell, Tom and Gerry Maday, Liz Brieva, Katie and Jeff Mohajir, Terry and Eileen Maday, Peggy and Peter Martin, Billy and Adele Maday. Grandchildren Peter, Patrick and Joseph Frazell. Leo and Sophie Maday. Jena, Claire, Gabriel, Nathan, Tess, Leah and Cecilia Brieva. Max, Nicholas, Andrew, Samuel, Kathleen, Alexander and Christopher Mohajir. Michaela, Kelly, Johnny and Terrence Maday. Ellie, Greta, Jesse and Brendan Martin. Brian and Abby Maday. Predeceased by his son John Stephen Maday, parents Steven and Bertha Maday, brothers and their spouses Bob and Jean Maday, Steve Maday, Larry Maday, Ralph and Lucy Maday, Jerry Maday. A Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2, at St. Athanasius Church, 1615 Lincoln Street, Evanston, IL. Memorial contributions are welcome and should be mailed to St. Vincent DePaul, c/o St. Athanasius Parish, 1615 Lincoln Street, Evanston, IL 60201. Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.
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Peggy and I just heard about Lloyd's death and want to send our heartfelt condolences.
Peggy and Bob McHugh
March 26, 2015
I didn't know any of the Maday family,the last time I saw Gerald was on may 30, 1948 the day of our graduation from St.George HS, Gerry was always down to earth guy and sincere. My condolence to the maday family. Stan Wisniewski, San Dimas Calif. The both of us were in the same home rm 108 Brother Bertram,
Stan Wisniewski
March 14, 2015
the Maday family, please accept our condolence from stan and jaci wisniewski,san dimas calif .I was in the same home room at st.georges with your father,bro Bertram was our hoom room brother. My cousin in Chicago was reading the obits she called and asked if I knew of Gerald Maday and I said yes. I am looking at our St,George year book 1945. I remember your father as a down to earth indivual, and a good student. I have some pictures of our class if you would like them I will send them, stanjacialoha @yahoo.com...
stan wisniewski
March 14, 2015
Blessings and thank you to all the Maday family for sharing Lloyd with so many of us. He left an indelible mark on all who knew him with his heart of gold and love for all.
Ann Tarjan
March 10, 2015
So sorry to hear the news. I will always remember your dad's cheery smile and kind laugh. Thinking of you.
Susie Terando-Powen
March 2, 2015
B rad Grinnell
March 2, 2015
To the Maday Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I am sad I will not be able to celebrate Lloyd's life with all of you on Monday. Lloyd touched many lives in a positive way and it is our mission to ensure his legacy lives on. A mass in Lloyd's honor will be celebrated at St. Patricks Church in Wadsworth. Gods peace and love to all of you,
Coach Paul Dyer
March 1, 2015
Dear Terry and Eileen - I am so sorry for your loss. As it happens I am involved with the funeral of a former parishioner here at Sacred Heart at the same time as your Dad's funeral and thus unable to be with you. He is in my prayers.Mike McNulty
Michael J. McNulty
March 1, 2015
.Kathleen & Family,
As a St.A's friend of Barry, we remember Lloyd and his brothers as great supporters of the parish teams of which we were a part....he was a congenial and super-friendly man to all.
Corina and I have you all in our prayers and masses during this difficult time. God bless
John & Corina Fitzpatrick
March 1, 2015
Remember Lloyd as always cheerful even as the volunteer coach of St. A's football teams.
Peter Fitzgerald
March 1, 2015
Dear Katie and Family:
We are sadden by your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers!
Ruth, Margoth and Errett
February 28, 2015
Dear Katie and family, we loved living next door to Lloyd for 13 years. We could hear the Cubs on the radio during the summer and how I loved looking at the beautiful gardens. Thanks for splitting so many of your fantastic plants! Lloyd was a kind soul. May you always walk in his light. Our deepest sympathy and love, Mike, Jolene, Connor and Kellen Bodine
February 28, 2015
Dear Katie and family,
I am very saddened to read of your precious Loss!
Please know I have nothing but admiration for Lloyd and could never forget his smile , warmth and sincerity whenever I would see you both at St.A's or about Evanston. What an truly special example of a loving marriage you both gave to your children!
May God keep you in the palm of His hands until you meet again in eternity. Wish I could be with you on Monday , but weather does not seem in favor of my getting into Chicago!
Deepest care , Katie, many prayers and I will be with you in spirit.
Nancy VanUum Langworthy
February 28, 2015
Dear Maday Family,
I had the privilege of getting to know your family through St. A's. Your husband/dad was a very special and kind man. You will all be forever in my heart. Prayers for you all. Take care.
Mary Beth (Pilawski) Cannon
February 27, 2015
Katie, Liz, Jena, Claire, Gabby, Nate, Tess, Leah and Cechi, We send you our deep sympathy and hope that the beautiful memories bring you peace and courage at this difficult time. With lots of love from Mae and Cathy
February 27, 2015
Terry, Peggy, Katie and family. I was so sad to hear of your fathers passing, and my condolences to the entire family. Your dad was an amazing man, and I was blessed to know him and to have so many memories with all of you. While I know this is a difficult time, I hope you can find comfort in the fact that he is in a better place now, and watching over all of you.
Dennis Whiton
February 27, 2015
Sending love and prayers to a wonderful St. A's family! Lloyd and Katie Maday will always be remembered as such supportive and caring parents to those wonderful kids, several of whom I was blessed to have taught while I was at St A's from 1979-1995. I brought my car to Maday Brothers many times and thought so highly of their team. Rest in peace, Lloyd!
Margie Schels
February 27, 2015
So sad to hear that Mr Maday passed away. He was always so nice and smiled at you like you were the best thing he'd seen that day! I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Mr Maday and his family.
Love , Betsy Terando
Betsy Terando
February 27, 2015
Our sincere condolences
Amyloidosis Support Groups
February 27, 2015
Dear Katie, Maureen, Tom, Liz, Katie, Terry, Peggy and Billy; I know I've become a little distant over the last many years but I want to assure you all that rarely a day went by when I didn't at least have a thought about Lloyd and all of you as we had a lot of memorable times together over the years. I was so grateful to have reconnected with Lloyd this past October and able to spend some time with both Lloyd and Katie talking about things and visiting. I have to admit that my first thought walking in the back kitchen door was - where is that gigantic cookie jar? I credit Lloyd with a lot of what I learned right out of highschool - and not just about working on cars, but about how to talk with and work with people. He was the master of making people happy and feel secure. On top of all that he had the patience of a Saint. I feel so blessed to have been a part of the Maday family and I will miss Lloyd every day and will pray for all of you. You are the BEST ! ! Thank you for letting me in.
Mike Kennedy
February 26, 2015
Dear Peggy, Liz, Tess and the entire Maday clan; so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. I hope your happy memories of your Dad (grandpa) help you through this difficult time. Love, Donna Byrne and family
Donna Parise Byrne
February 26, 2015
Hey LLOYD, what a great day for me to go to Evanston for a oil change, I always think you will come to the desk from the back, or from working on a car. I will miss your SMILE and the great talks we had. You were my favorite Dominick's customer and THANKS for being the person that you were. susan
February 26, 2015
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