NEW LONDON - Juan Marcel Madry, 72 of New London passed peacefully in his home with a crossword puzzle at his bedside.
Juan was born June 14,1950 in Hartford,CT. The son to Rev John R. and Edna R.Madry (co-founders of Madry Temple Church).
Juan was a man of many talents. He was a three-sport athlete early in life, especially known for his play on the football field. As a Whaler he shared lifelong bonds with many teammates, especially with football coach Bob Weiss. He also played a few seasons at UConn while attaining his Bachelor’s Degree.
After college, Juan married his high school sweetheart Patricia Tunucci, and settled in San Francisco, CA., where they gave birth to their sons Valdez and Justin Madry, but New London was always their home.
Juan enjoyed listening to music, playing his saxophone, and creating art, especially painting. Many of his passions were on full display at his old restaurant Don Juan’s in Hodges Square, opened with friend Donzell Johnson.
Juan was a spiritual man. He attended service at Madry Temple, where he often played his saxophone. He enjoyed watching the news and Jeopardy regularly, and never missed a Yankees game on radio. He loved spending time with family and friends, helping people in his building with errands, but nothing brought him more joy than spending time with his Grandkid’s and checking on their dogs, Cocoa & Rosie.
Juan is survived by his mother Edna R. Madry., his Sister Nancy Devine and her husband Peter their children Mona Kronholm and her husband John (Simone & Lucian Kronholm) and Alexis Devine (Tyler Devine & Miles Hightower)and her partner Abbott Burrell. His sister Edna “Rod” Weekes and her husband Michael and their children Aixa, Rykiel, and Ariel Weekes. His Brother Pastor Jack E.Madry and his wife Faye Madry, and their children Nakia Madry-Smith & husband Duane , Joaquin Madry & wife Cristina Madry (Valentina, Shira, and Carolina Madry).
His son Valdez Madry & girlfriend Carmen Kievits, and dogs Tyson and Brooklyn. His son Justin Madry & wife Aileen Madry, and Granddaughters Juliana Grey and Layla Madry, and their dogs Cocoa & Rosie.
Longtime friends John Tapley, Abraham Velazquez, Sean Ruth, and Patricia Madry held a special place in his heart, as well as his nephew Giovanni Tunucci.
He was pre deceased by his father John R. Madry, and nephew James “Jimmy” Devine.
Service will be held at Madry Temple Church (27 Manwaring St, New London, CT) on Saturday November 5, 2022 at 11:00AM. Any donations in Juan’s memory can be sent to Madry Temple c/o Juan P.O Box 787 New London, CT. Please visit www.byles.com to sign the guestbook, share a memory or for directions.
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