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"Steve" William Stephen Gilfoy
Aug. 12, 1943 - May 19, 2022
MADISON - William S. "Steve", Gilfoy, age 78, of Madison passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at home.
He was born on August 12, 1943, in Sturgis, SD, the son of James E. and Ivy M. Gilfoy. He married Pat on June 8, 1989, in Madison, and they enjoyed 32-years together.
He graduated from East High School and entered the workforce before starting his 28-year career with the Madison Police Department in 1968. While with the MPD he served as a beat officer, a detective and finally as a court officer. Steve was recognized by co-workers for doing his work with grace, intelligence, skill, and always being pleasant and helpful. Steve served many years as the president for Madison Professional Police Officers Association. He was a member of the Wisconsin National Guard 13th Evacuation Medical Hospital unit for 16 years, retiring as a Sargent 1st class. Steve didn't like to be idle, except in his favorite chair watching TV with Pat.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 1, at OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH, 401 S. Owen Dr., Madison from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30 a.m.
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JOHN Matthews
June 1, 2022
Steve: Was a superb president of the Madison Professional Police Officers Association, the Union representing the police officers of the City of Madison. In every aspect of representing, from negotiating wages, hours of work, fringe benefits and other working conditions, Steve did an excellent job, As Executive Director of Madison Teachers Inc, it was my pleasure and and an honor
to work with him.
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Betsy Montzingo
May 30, 2022
Steve was one of the most positive, friendly people I've ever met. I knew him from years ago at The Caribou Tavern and The Northside Inn. So very sorry to hear of his passing. What a great guy!
The Staff of Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
May 29, 2022
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