Andrew Madea Jr.

Andrew Madea, Jr.
Andrew J. Madea, Jr., 70, of Walnutport died Friday August 16 in Liberty Nursing Center, Allentown. Andrew and his wife Patricia A. (Harakal) Madea celebrated 45 years of marriage on June 29. Born March 27, 1943 in Cementon, he was the son of the late Andrew J. Madea, Sr. and the late Anna (Sharga) Madea. Andrew worked at the former Matlack Trucking Inc., and most recently he was the owner and operator of Jacks Carpet Service in Walnutport. He honorably served his country in the United States Army and he was a member of the American Legion Post # 353, Northampton. Andrew was a member of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Northampton. Survivors: Wife, Patricia; daughter, Lisa, wife of Thomas Miller, of Northampton; sons, Andrew J. Madea, III and Mark A. Madea, both of Walnutport; seven grandchildren; sisters, Patricia David, of Northampton, Catherine, wife of Donald Clary, of Whitehall; many nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Veronica Madea, of Whitehall. Andrew was predeceased by his brother Paul Madea. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 22 at 10 a.m. in the Assumption BVM Church 22nd and Washington Ave. Northampton. Calling hours will be Thursday 8 - 9:30 a.m. in the Reichel Funeral Home 326 E. 21st St. Northampton. Burial with military honors will follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Contributions: In lieu of flowers memorials may be presented to the Northampton Emergency Squad or the church c/o funeral home.