John Brendan Madden

John Brendan. Madden, 79, of Hazlet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Arnold Walter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Holmdel, New Jersey.  John was born on February 9, 1945, in Limerick, Ireland to his parents, Patrick and Nancy (Dickenson) Madden.  In 1952, John moved from Ireland to Brooklyn, New York.  He met and later married the love of his life Mary Nulty in January of 1972.  In 1978 John and Mary moved to Hazlet, New Jersey where they remained to raise their family. He was a dedicated parishioner at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Union Beach, New Jersey.  John was proud to serve his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed his work and retired as an Insurance Consultant for Chiltington International, Holmdel, New Jersey. 

John was an active member of the Holy Name Society for Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Union Beach. He was also the founder of the Holy Family Booster Club and played softball for the Holy Name Society, softball league.  He was an avid sports fan, especially enjoying the Mets, Giants and other various teams.  He also liked participating in golf and was skilled at barbecuing.

John was predeceased by his beloved parents, Patrick and Nancy (Dickenson) Madden , his loving wife, Mary (Nulty) Madden and his sister, Nuala Fauclough. He is survived by his devoted children, Patrick Madden and his wife Kimberly of Middletown, New Jersey, Michael Madden of Keyport, New Jersey and Maryann Madden of Hazlet, New Jersey, his caring sisters, Peggy Scandole and her husband Robert of Breezy Point, New York , Mary Frizzel and her husband Richie of Brooklyn, New York and Phyllis Vavilis, Long Beach, New York, his  loving sister in laws, Virginia Nulty of Hazlet, New Jersey and Eileen Nulty of Hazlet, New Jersey.   John was a devoted son, husband, father, brother and uncle. He will be greatly missed, never forgotten and always loved.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Monday, June 10, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00  and 7:00 to 9:00 PM and on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 9:15 to 10:00 AM at Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremations Services Inc., 3269 State Highway/Route 35 North, Hazlet, New Jersey  07730. A Mass of Christian burial will be  held 10:30 AM, Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, 727 NJ-36, Union Beach, New Jersey  07735. Interment will follow at Saint Joseph Cemetery, 360 Broadway, Keyport, New Jersey 07735. For more information, directions or to leave condolences please visit www.shorepointfh.com.

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