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William Madara Obituary
WILLIAM "BILL" W. MADARA
AGE: 75 RARITAN
William "Bill" W. Madara, 75, died on Monday, August 2, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in New York City, NY on March 2, 1935 to his loving parents William E. and Lillian Walters Madara. Bill was a Physical Education Teacher/Administrator and Athletic Director for the Bridgewater-Raritan School District. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Bill was a devoted husband; loving father, brother, and grandfather. He was a coach in the Bridgewater-Raritan School District and officiated at many athletic high school games throughout the state. Bill was a Giant and Yankee fan, and was a kind, caring, generous person, who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Jane Madara of 47 years; his loving children, Scott (Nancy) Madara of Nazareth, PA and Patrice (Todd) Leavenworth of Kinnelon, NJ; one dearest brother, Robert (Liz) Madara of Newark, NJ; five loving grandchildren, Mackenzie, Sierra, Stephanie, Matthew, and Michael; and one loving brother-in-law, James Phillips of Fairlawn, NJ. He was predeceased by his loving sister, Maureen Phillips.
Viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Bongiovi Funeral Home, LLC, 416 Bell Avenue, Raritan, NJ 08869 (908-725-1887) followed by Entombment at St. Bernard's Cemetery, 551 State Highway No. 28, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bill's memory to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, National Headquarters, 801 18th Street N.W., Washington, DC 20006-3517.
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Glen Gusciora
August 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Susie Walp-Augusta
August 6, 2010
Coach Madara was a good guy. He taught me Drivers Ed and the proper way to execute the Somerville Circle. I enjoyed having him as a phys ed teacher. God Bless his family, hope your hearts are filled with wonderful memories. Al & Susie Augusta
August 6, 2010
I attended Bridgewater Raritan High School East from 1980-1984. Coach Madara was a big part of my world in school. He was tough, but he had a heart and soul that was as kind as can be! He taught me to drive! One day he took me around the old Somerville Circle TEN times. I was a nervous wreck, but he talked me through it. Great guy!
Sorry for your loss, he was a gem!
Gayla (Zehner) Zieser
Sierra Leavenworth
August 6, 2010
He was my pop pop and he was a great man and he is loved by all his family and friends. We will miss him dearly!
Mackenzie Madara Leavenworth
August 5, 2010
Bill was my grandpa, or "Pop-Pop" as I liked to call him. He will be truly missed. He was a great man, and the world's greatest grandpa.
Don Somma
August 3, 2010
To the Madara Family,
God Bless your family. Bill was a good man. Don Somma
August 3, 2010
Our sympathy to the Madara family. Bill was a good man to work with -- he will be missed.
Joe & Charlotte Fisher
David Spiegel
August 3, 2010
My sympathies and sorrows to your family. Mr Madara was my behind the wheel instructor, his patience was legendary!! He was always a source of encouragement in all facets of my high school life
Rocky D'Amato
August 3, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to your family. Bill will be remembered as a gentleman and a scholar. May he rest in peace. Rita & Rocky D'Amato, Toms River
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