Thomas Madia 81 of Woodlawn, Schenectady passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 03, 2008.
Born in Pianopoli, Italy, 7 October 1927, Emigrated to Schenectady, NY.
He was the son of the late Francesco and Concetta Pugliese Madia. He was a communicant of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Schenectady where he also served as an usher. He was employed by General Electric Co. for over 40 years until his retirement and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He was also a long-time member of the Elks Club.Thomas will be remembered by his family as a loving husband, father and dear friend to many. Thomas is survived by his wife, Madeline (Marinaccio) Madia; his children, Anthony Madia of Rotterdam, Marlene (Don) Scott of Mayfield, Linda (Henry) Woodward of Centennial, CO and Frank Madia of Amsterdam; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:15 a.m. at Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State St. Schenectady followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Schenectady. Interment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
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