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Andrew Madea Obituary
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.
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Alyse Swartz
August 23, 2013
Hi Mark. I don't know if you remember me or not but I graduated from high school with you and had some classes with you in junior high but don't think I saw much of you after that. Well I was reading the paper the other day and came across your dad's obituary and I wanted to send my condolences. Always remember to keep his memory alive in everything you do.
Alyse Swartz
Christopher Burkert
August 22, 2013
My prayers are with you and your family. You where a great boss and a true friend may you rest in peace!
Sandy Wise-Forte
August 21, 2013
Pat,
My sympathy to you and your family.
Linda and Scott Knauss
August 20, 2013
Pat...Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Know that he is in a better place and will always be watching over you.
Love, Linda and Scott Knauss
August 20, 2013
Pat and family you have my thoughts and deepest sympathy
Sally Strohl
Patrick beil
August 20, 2013
Mr Medea was an really nice man I use to talk with all the time when my brother & his wife use to have an apartment in Northampton, my condolences go out to the Medea family at this difficult time, May He Rest In Peace.
Berni Klucsarits
August 19, 2013
Pat my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 19, 2013
To the Madea Family....Although Sonny is now beyond the reach of your arms, he will always be within the embrace of your never-ending love. Because the feeling of love lives on within us.
Patrika Mendez...the beauty of a life well-lived never dies...it continues to embrace and inspire us.
May you all find comfort in your loving memories of Sonny.
Yours in peace and with love, Ellen Williams
August 19, 2013
Pat, Lisa and the Entire Madea Family: We are saddened to hear the news about Sonny. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy. May GOD grant you the strength and perseverance to get through this most difficult time. Sincerely, Michael, JoAnn, Christina and Diana Matika
Joan Wieder
August 19, 2013
My sympathy and paryers for you Pat and also for your family
Rita (Benovich) Blum
August 19, 2013
My sympathy goes out to all of my cousin Sonny's family. I remember so many picnics and family reunions when we all were just kids. Memories are the things to always cherish. Peace to all.
Tom and Missy (Sokalsky) Ramsey
August 19, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Memories last a lifetime.
August 19, 2013
My sympathy to all. Sonny always could bring laughter into our lives. He is now up there with all the other guys and he is probably making them laugh, too. Remember the good times and God Bless you all. Aunt Vivian
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