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JOSEPH McDADE Obituary


Congressman JOSEPH M. McDADE  
Beloved husband, father, brother and friend, former Congressman Joseph Michael McDade, 85, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at his Fairfax, VA home. Born in Scranton, PA on September 29, 1931, to Genevieve Hayes and John B. McDade, he graduated from Scranton Prep in 1949, Notre Dame University in 1953, and University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1956. First elected to Congress in 1962, Mr. McDade with great pride represented 10 counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania for 36 years, retiring in 1999. A life-long Republican, Mr. McDade rose to the highest ranks of the House of Representatives and was known for his ability to help and befriend Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle. An expert in affairs affecting the Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Energy and Water, and the National Park Service, Mr. McDade diligently schooled himself in ways to assist his constituents with issues involving the federal government. Mr. McDade's natural "joi de vivre" was shared with those fortunate enough to be called an acquaintance or good friend.  Mr. McDade was a trustee emeritus of the Kennedy Center, Ford's Theatre, and the University of Scranton.  Mr. McDade is survived by his wife, the former Sarah Scripture; children, Joseph M. McDade, Jr., Aileen McDade, Deborah Bell, Mark McDade and Jared McDade; his grandchildren Austin Bell, Savannah Bell, Perry Jorss, Haley Jorss, Madeleine McDade, Molly McDade; and sisters, Mary Gene Butler, Genevieve Tuthill and Ann Dwyer. Other survivors are Tess McDade, Sheriff Kamara, and Seth Kusi. His brother, Dr. John P. McDade, pre-deceased him. Mr. McDade's family will receive friends at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 West Maple Avenue, Vienna VA from 6 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday, September 27, where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. A second service will be at Strong, Burns and Sprock Funeral Home, 7751 Merrick Road, Rome NY on Saturday, September 30 at 11 a.m. At a later date, a memorial service will be held in Scranton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be gratefully received by non-profit Rome Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 464, Rome, NY 13442. Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at:www.moneyandking.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 26, 2017.

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Ray Allen

September 28, 2017

Sympathy & kindest regards to the McDade family & very many friends wherever they may be. God bless 1 & all. Take care.

September 28, 2017

A man I will never forget - All my best to the family. John Neukirchen

September 27, 2017

So sorry for the loss of your beloved husband, father and brother. May the God of comfort, comfort and sustain you in your time of grief. CQ

Camille Mele Purpura

September 27, 2017

Joe McDade will always be remembered as one of the kindest and sincerest men I've known. It was a real honor knowing him. Sending my love and deepest sympathies to the McDade family.

John Baldini

September 27, 2017

Mr.McDade, Becky, Madeleine & Molly: So sad to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family. God bless all of you! Very Respectfully, John Baldini

From ron Hughes

September 27, 2017

My prayers and deepest sympathy to the family of Congress man mcdade and thanks for all he did dorm our area

September 27, 2017

I was very saddened to hear of Joe's passing. He was a tremendous influence in my life with his tremendous intellect, his love of the Congressional process, and his insistence on doing the right thing.

My sympathies to Sarah and the McDade Family.

Marcia Madsen - Washington, D.C.

Garrett Swearingen

September 27, 2017

We're so sorry. Love and prayers are with you.

Cliff Karchmer

September 26, 2017

Congressman McDade helped me tremendously when I was researching organized crime and the urban poor--one of his issues in the 1960's. He made a terrific speech in Congrss on the issue. I was able to meet him and he was a great guy. I am very sorry to learn of his passing.

Joe Lukas

September 26, 2017

So sorry to hear about the passing of Joe Mcdade from Scranton Pa. Condolences to the entire Mcdade family, God Bless.

Bob Dintino

September 26, 2017

Sarah......Im sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Although we all met under unusual circumstances, I'll always remember him and those times as a building block of my professional and personal life. He was truly a good public servant, father, and man. May he finally rest on peace.

Dorinda Holmes

September 26, 2017

Sarah and Family, my prayers are with you and the family as you griev the loss of this dynamic man. As an upstate native, the opportunity to briefly work for Joe, meet you and your family, was a great honor.
May God bless you and grant you His peace.

Bob Dintino

September 26, 2017

Sarah......Im sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Although we all met under unusual circumstances, I'll always remember him and those times as a building block of my professional and personal life. He was truly a good public servant, father, and man. May he finally rest on peace.

Carla Pompey

September 26, 2017

Sincere Sympathy to your family. Congressman Joseph McDade was a well-known and respected congressman and it was a pleasure to have him serve as Congressman. with both of us born and raised in Dickson City and Forest City Pennsylvania - the name Joe McDade was well known to the area.

With Sincere Sympathy:


Jerry and Carla Pompey

Anne and Jim Johnson

September 26, 2017

Dear Sarah and Family,
We only had the opportunity to talk with Joe twice, and we so enjoyed it. He was friendly, knowledgeable and patriotic. A fine man who served his country well. We are sorry for your loss.

George Stepanovich

September 26, 2017

Sorry for your loss!

Joanne & Stephen Budash

September 26, 2017

We are so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time..

September 26, 2017

We are so very sorry for your loss. He was a good man. And did a lot for everyone when he was congress man. And got a lot done. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.

caspar sadauskas

September 26, 2017

So sorry to hear he has passed...A great man...Great Human being....He helped me personally when I wrote for his help in Military matters when I was in the USARMY..will never forget how he fought forme...May he rest in Peace....God bless his family in their time of sorrow...Pennsylvannia and America have lost one of the best ever....

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