WELLSVILLE - Robert J. Madden, 86, a former resident of 144
Trapping Brook Road passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Manor Hills. He
was born June 28, 1933 at Tullar Maternity Hospital in Wellsville, the son of
the late Theodore and Catherine (Brennan) Madden. On September 23, 1961 at St.
Joseph's Church in Scio he married Catherine J. Baker who predeceased him on
April 6, 1992.
Bob was a 1949 graduate of the Immaculate Conception School,
and Wellsville High School in 1951. He was employed at Worthington Corporation
for 43 years, retiring as a pattern maker in 1994. He was an active member of
the Dyke Street Engine Company Company No. 2, where he served as secretary for
58 years. He was a life member of the Volunteer Fireman's Association of
Allegany County and the Southwestern Association of Volunteer Fireman, a member
of the the Fireman's Association of New York State, a member past president of
the Scio Senior Sunshine Club, and a member of the Immaculate Conception
Church, where he served as an usher for many years. Bob enjoyed living at Manor Hills were he
resided since June of 2015. He also enjoyed woodworking, and collecting model
firetrucks.
He is survived by his daughter Janet E. (Lori Niemi) Madden
of Plymouth MA, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in addition
to his parents and wife by a brother Edward Madden, and a sister, Marlene
McDowell.
Friends are invited to call on Saturday, December 28, 2019
from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m.at the Immaculate Conception Church, 36 Maple Avenue in
Wellsville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 12
noon following visitation. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wellsville.
Please consider memorial donations to the Dyke Street Engine Company #2 To
leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
