Joseph D. Madigan Jr.

To the Madigan Family,
I've only just learned of his passing, but I'd like to express my deepest sympathy in your loss. For me there will never be a store to compare with Madigan's. As a young woman, the North Riverside Madigan's was my store of choice, and yes, I was mad, mad, mad about Madigan's. All the big events in my life were in some way connected to your store. I still have many of my purchases, and even treasure the boxes they came in. I once happened to be in the store when...

Joe was a great guy to work with at Notre Dame. We were together in Blue Circle. What a fine family and wonderful reputation he leaves behind, a credit to ND.

Mrs. Madigan and family
I remember the Madigan family well when they lived on Euclid Ave in Oak Park. The family was one of our faithful customers. I worked with my father in the landscaping business, Heppner & Son, and maintained the property of Jospeh's parents there on Euclid Ave for many years. I do remember the children, young Joe who was just a few years older than I and also remember Nancy as she would sit on the porch stairs and watch us working. They were a fine family to...

Mrs. Madigan & family,
My very first job was as a stock girl with Madigans in Winston Park, but my history of your husband's legend has been with me all my life. My mother, Lee Mazzuca, spoke of you, Bette, with many fond memories. Many condolences to you and yours. (Mr. Madigan's obit was passed on to me through Mrs. Laverne Kula, mom and Mrs. Kula were alway close until mom's passing 3 yrs. ago) Our family may have always been upset that mom put in so many hours of dedication at...

Dear Mrs. Madigan & family:

I had the great pleasure of working at Madigan's when I was just starting out in my Creative career. From the River Forest office I designed, produced & distributed the signage for all the stores' Sales & Promotions. I was then part of the team that conceived of & implemented the In-store & Window displays at the stores in Winston Park Plaza, Yorktown, North Riverside and Woodfield. As you must know, the 2nd year we entered a world-wide Industry contest...

As a long time employee (52 years) of Madigans corporate offices my sincere sympathy to the family. I have many fond memories of the people I worked with. Please keep in touch.

Dear Mr & Mrs. Madigan's, family and friends:

I was so sad to read about Mr. Madigan's passing away. I am a long time customer of Madigan's Store when It was in Melrose Park. When Mr. Madigan closed the store, I called and spoke with his secretary and ask that she thank him for all the years he serviced the community and others with the most exciting and fashionalble clothes, Jewerly, shoes and other fineries. God Bless You Mr. Madigan and your family. May you rest in peace knowing...

Dear Mrs Madigan and Family, You are in the hearts and prayers of so many people. It was such an honor and a pleasure to be a part of the Madigans stores. Mr Madigan and Joe and John right there beside us, working so hard. Always leading us by good example. So many of us still get together and talk fondly of our times there. Please know Mr Madigan always had our admiration and respect and he and the rest of the family always will.

Dear Mrs. Madigan and Family,
I can only hope that is some way, Mr. Madigan knew of the legacy he created and indeed has left in the Chicago area retail environment. So many of us are still using the skills that we learned by working under his direction and supervision! There is indeed a proud network of former employees that cherish and enjoy our Madigans memories! And all one has to do is say that you "worked at Madigans" and inevitably you get the response, "Oh, I just LOVED that...