Vincent J. Madden

Vincent J. Madden, 83, 0f Philadelphia, passed away peacefully, in his sleep, with his wife holding his hand, on August 24, 2016. He was a devout Catholic, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Germany, a Notre Dame fan, and a gifted storyteller with a great sense of humor. He will be remembered for his authenticity, honesty, and integrity. Vincent is survived by his beloved wife Mary, to whom he was married for 57 years, his children: Vincent (Wendy), Mike (Carla), Jacqueline Cupp (John), Larry (June), Robert (Renee), Stephen (Tracy), and Greg (Susan), his grandchildren: Ryan, Kevin, Amanda, Tara, James, Sean, John, Colleen, Larry, Thomas, Brian, Erin, Robert, Danny, Michelle, Jennifer, Jackie, Rebecca, Stephen, Alex, Kyle, and Owen, and his great-grandchildren: Olivia, Taylor, Grace, Abel, Adrianna, and Alanna. He is survived by his sister, Frankie Gallagher, and is predeceased by his brother, John, and his sisters: Loretta Hagan (Joseph), Julia Rohach, Bernadette Blohm (Frank), Dolores Carson (Jack), and Mary Ann Barba (Richard). Relatives and friends are invited to Vincent's Life Celebration on Friday, 6pm to 8pm, and on Saturday, 8am to 9am, at John F. Givnish Funeral Home, 10975 Academy Rd., Philadelphia, 10975, followed by a 10am Mass Saturday, at Maternity BVM Church, 9220 Old Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19115. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, at www.cancer.org.