Thomas A. “Tom” Madden, 88, of Homosassa, FL, passed away on Fri., Nov. 9, 2018 at Bayfront Health Seven Rivers in Crystal River, FL. A native of Chicago, IL., he was born Aug. 8, 1930 to Martin and Elizabeth (Riordan) Madden, one of three children. Mr. Madden served his country proudly and honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean War and earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and business administration from what was then known as Tri State University, Angola, IN, which is now Trine University. Tom moved to Homosassa in 1992 from Oak Forest, IL and was the former mayor of Merrionette Park, IL for a three year term. He enjoyed the game of golf as a member of Sugarmill Woods Golf and Country Club, Homosassa and was an expert and gifted bridge player as a Gold Life Master of the Suncoast Bridge Club of Hernando, FL. He was also a Tampa Bay Rays fan. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his sister Bernadette Quinn and his brother Robert Madden. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Darlene Madden of Homosassa; daughter Kathy MacMullen (spouse John), Cumming, GA and daughter Maureen Madden (spouse Leigh Pracht), Eldersburg, MD; grandson Christopher Madden, Eldersburg, MD and granddaughter Stephanie MacMullen Cumming, GA. A celebration of Tom’s life will take place at Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa, FL on Fri., Nov. 23, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. with the United States Navy rendering military honors. Interment will be private. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa, FL. www.wilderfuneral.com
