Kathleen Elizabeth Madigan, 91, of Queens Village NY died at 3pm on Saturday June 25th 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, NY. She was born on April 11, 1931 in Jamaica NY to Kathryn and Joseph Wankel. The matriarch of the Madigan family, Kathleen married Edward Joseph Madigan on October 4, 1958 and embarked on a lively 46 year journey with him until his departure from us on May 17, 2006.
Kathleen is survived by her 4 children:
Edward (& Marie) of Brightwaters, NY, John (& Jean) of Hopkinton, MA, Thomas (& Lori) of Mineola, NY and Kathrine (& Matt) of Franklin Square, NY.
She lives on in the memory of her 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, all residents of NY and MA.
Kathleen was a 50+ year resident of Queens Village, NY where she raised her 4 children and enjoyed summers at their vacation home in Lake Peekskill, NY. She graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in St. Albans, Queens and was a bookkeeper at the Metropolitan Insurance Company and the YMCA in her 30+ year career.
From an early age, Kathleen was an avid reader. She also enjoyed crocheting, playing canasta with friends and never declined a game of BINGO! She was an active participant in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and will be fondly remembered by all.
Wake services will be held on Wednesday, June 29th from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at R. Stutzman and Son, 244 - 39 Jamaica Avenue, Queens Village, NY 11428.
The funeral mass will take place at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 96-96 220th Street, Queens Village, New York 11428 on Thursday, June 30th at 9:45am.
Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, 80-01 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village NY, 11379. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Lymphoma Research Foundation at lymphoma.org.
May she Rest In Peace.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rstutzmannandsonfuneralhome.com for the Madigan family.
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