FRANCIS MADERA Obituary
FRANCIS J. MADERA, age 81. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Rozich); loving father of Randy (deceased), Melanie Madera and Melissa Sirak (David); proud grandfather of Tristyn and Gavyn Cox; and dear brother of Edward Madera and Janet Smith. "A friend to many and a stranger to none." Francis will be especially missed by his special little companion, Lionel. Passed away January 6, 2026.
Funeral Mass Saturday, January 17, St. Adalbert Church (Berea) at 11 A.M.. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of BEREA, 86 ADALBERT ST. OFF FRONT ST. (LOCATED IN THE POLISH VILLAGE HISTORIC DISTRICT), FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 4-7 PM.
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86 Adalbert St., Berea, OH 44017
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