John Maddalena Obituary

John A. Maddalena

Worcester - John Andrew Maddalena, 72, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015, in UMass Hospital, after a very brief illness.

John is survived by his brother, Gary J. Maddalena, with whom he lived. John was born in Worcester, son of the late, John A. and Elizabeth (Schwartz) Maddalena, and has lived here all his life. John graduated from North High School in Worcester and from Worcester Junior College. He had also attended Clark University and served for thirteen years in the Massachusetts Army National Guard. John leaves behind nieces, nephews, and an abundance of dear friends and acquaintances.

John worked as a head teller and held various other positions at the former Guarantee Bank in Worcester. John was elected, several times over the years, to serve as either president or treasurer for Arrow Cab Company; and served in each position several time. He and his brother worked for over forty years in the taxi industry before he retired in 2008; they had expanded their family business into a successful fleet of cabs in Worcester, and were affiliated, for many years, with Arrow Cab and later with Yellow Cab Company. He enjoyed reading and studying history.

Calling Hours and Funeral Services for John will be held at MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., with the Funeral Service to follow at 7 p.m.

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www.mercadantefuneral.com

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Aug. 25 to Aug. 27, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for John Maddalena

9 Entries

Kevin Harvey

September 10, 2015

Good morning, Gary. This is Kevin Harvey. Its been many a decade since last we spoke, but I feel compelled to send you my condolences. Your brother impressed me as an intelligent, forceful fellow. The memory works in strange ways, and I've never forgoten his comment to me that he was one of those people who read EVERY small piece in a given newspaper. He was the only person I ever heard make such a remark and it stayed with me. Indeed, given that I read the papers the same way, it haunted me. Its a a tiny anecdote, I admit, but its often the smallest things that impress. So I'm sorry you've lost your brother; I send you my best, and hope that we might again cross paths somewhere down the line. Take care, Kevin

August 29, 2015

Hi Gary, So sorry about John, you two were so young when I met you, I remember John when he first started driving cab with me & your Dad,Take care Charlie Bolster former I.T.O.A. "33" Then yours & Johns the 71Ford,

David Coffey

August 29, 2015

Gary, So sorry for the loss of John. He will be sorely missed. It was always a pleasure to work with him and you. My condolences to u on this sad day.

Dennis [cook at Mrs. Mack's] Drake

August 28, 2015

So sorry for the loss of your brother John. John was a very nice guy.

August 28, 2015

Gary,

Life moves so quickly. I am very sorry for your loss. It's been a lot of years since Lincoln Street. My brothers John and David remember a lot of good times. Well, now he can catch up on old times with my brother, Mike.

Martha HUBBARD Raphael

August 28, 2015

Gary

Sorry for your loss. We will never forget the good times on North Lake Ave!

Bob & Mandy

North High Class '62 Reunion Committee

August 27, 2015

Gary, We want to offer our deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother. While we lost touch with John all these years, he still was a part of our class and we never gave up hope that he would attend one of our reunions. From Steve's comment, he must have been an incredible brother and we know you will miss him.

Stephen Quist

August 27, 2015

Gary, I'm so sorry for the loss of Brother. I know that in good times as well as bad there has always been the love and care that belongs with a brother. You took very good care of him even though at times it was difficult and in no way should you ever feel down on yourself because I'm sure John knew how much you loved him. And he to you.The bond you both had for each other is very rare. I have learned so much from him and found it so cool that he would sit down reading two different history books, a Geography book, and maybe a Newsweek mag or something like that and still hold a conversation with anybody about anything and give an educated answer to any questions that you would ask him. You could ask him anything and he would know the answer it seemed. John will be missed by me very much and I'm sure by very many people. Love you John and Gary.

Cathy Tomlin

August 26, 2015

So sorry to here about your loss Gary my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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