Kyle Patrick Madden

Madden, Kyle Patrick SIMI VALLEY, Calif. Kyle Patrick Madden passed into the hands of God on Thursday morning, March 22, 2012 at his home after a brave, courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Laurie A. Madden; siblings, Sean and Molly, and mother, Mary Jane. He was 42 years old. Kyle was born on October 24, 1969. He attended Saint Gregory's School, Shaker High School, and Arizona State University. In 2009, Kyle married the love of his life, Laurie Allison Madden. The two were true soul mates who shared a loving bond beyond compare. Kyle will be remembered as a truly special man who gave all he could to those he came into contact with. He found the fun in each day and in every moment and possessed the gift of being able to make those around him do the same. In addition to his wife, Kyle is survived by his brother, Sean (Tracie) of Simi Valley, Calif.; sister, Molly of Brooklyn, N.Y.; mother, Mary Jane of Albany, and father, Jay of North Creek, N.Y.; adoring nephews and Godsons, Jack and James Madden, and beautiful nieces, Megan (Goddaughter) and Katie Gresham, all of California; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth D. Watkinson of Delmar, and paternal grandmother, Frances E. Madden of Albany; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins-each of whom mourn, love, and miss Kyle very much. Kyle is also survived by his pampered pet, Sophie, who was his constant companion, bringing Kyle many years of joy and happiness. Kyle's family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Ronald Natale and his staff at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles as well as the team at Buena Vista Hospice for their help and emotional support. Words can never express our gratitude. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Kyle Madden at a memorial Mass at Mater Christi Church, 40 Hopewell St., Albany, N.Y. on Saturday, April 28 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made online in memory of Kyle Madden to the Lung Cancer Research Fund at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute under the direction of Dr. Ronald Natale, at www.discoveringforlife.org/madden or via mail at: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Development Office, Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, 8700 Beverly Blvd., Suite 2416, Los Angeles, CA 90048, Note: In Tribute to Kyle Madden. For information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com