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John F. Madden
John Francis Madden, 60, of West Orange, NJ, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2024, at St. Barnabas Hospital in Livingston, NJ, surrounded by his beloved family.
John was born on February 18, 1964, in Jersey City, NJ, to Mike and Peg Madden. He attended Hudson Catholic High School in Jersey City and later went on to St. Peter's College, where he earned his bachelor's degree in accounting. For over 20 years, John worked as an accountant at the Bank of New York on Wall Street, his last position being a managing director.
John was known for his big and gentle heart, passion for the New York Rangers, and unwavering Irish pride. A proud first-generation American, John loved his Irish roots and returned to his parents' hometowns of Portumna, Co. Galway, and Newmarket, Co. Cork, many times throughout his life to visit his close-knit extended family and dear friends. He also looked forward to his family's annual trips to Long Beach Island, where he spent memorable summers with his wife, Darlene, and sons, Mike and Sean. Though born and bred in Jersey City, John inherited his father's green thumb and kept an extensive garden where he proudly grew herbs and vegetables his family and neighbors came to enjoy over the years.
John is survived by his wife of 36 years, Darlene; his sons Mike (Colleen) and Sean Madden; siblings Michael (Betsy) Madden and Peggie (George) Marano; in-laws Debbie (Joe) Fagan and Elena (Angelo) Bolcato; nieces Jessie (Mike) Stone, Laura (Johnathan) Saunders, Kathryn and Maggie Marano, and nephews John Marano and Joe Fagan. He was preceded in death by his parents Mike and Peg, mother-in-law Lu Wetzel, and nieces Abby and Emily Madden.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Dangler Funeral Home in West Orange, NJ. A funeral service will take place on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 10:45 a.m. at St. Aedan's Church in Jersey City, NJ. Interment will follow at HOly Cross Cemetery in North Arlington.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Stroke Association. www.stroke.org
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John Robert Sargent
July 11, 2025
I'm sorry for such a late response, John Madden best boss ever!!!
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William Yung
October 23, 2024
He was so proud telling me about the parade he goes to wearing my green badge and showing me his cultural pictures! Rest in Peace my friend!
Danielle Thompson
October 22, 2024
I am so honored to have called Madden a friend and BNY colleague for many years. John was the type of guy who was loyal, dedicated, hardworking but most of all, always had your back. I´m forever grateful for his humor and larger than life personality. This is a great loss for all who knew him and I hope his family will find peace knowing he´s watching over them.
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