William J. Madigan Sr.

William J. Madigan Sr., our hero, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 9, 2013, with his family by his side. Bill was born in Teaneck, NJ. He was a graduate of Brick H.S. 1964, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Upon returning from duty, he married in 1969 and soon moved from East Rutherford to Toms River in 1972. Bill was a lifelong butcher beginning in 1962. He was the owner of P & M Meats in Beachwood from 1974-1981. For the remainder of his career, he was employed by Food Circus, Super Foodtown of Toms River, Sea Girt, and Wall; spanning 51 years.

Bill is predeceased by his father Francis Thomas Madigan in 1980; his mother Edna Madigan in 1995; and his brother James Francis Madigan in 2008. He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen of 43 years; his three boys: William Jr., Christopher, and Bryan; two daughter-in-laws: Tamie and Sandra; seven grandchildren: Christopher Jr., Morgan, Jordyn, Kiley, Mikayla, William III, and Caprese; his mother-in-law Anna Petrillo; his brother-in-law Michael Petrillo and his wife Ellen; his nephews: James, Michael, Brett, and Mario; his nieces: Jennifer, Tiffany, Danelle; along with the DeCicco Family of Toms River, Lakewood, New Brunswick and Holmdel.

Visitation will be held Sunday, April 14, 2013, from 2-4 and 7-9PM, at the Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main Street, Toms River, NJ. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 15, at 10:30am at St. Luke Church, Toms River, NJ. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.andersonand campbell.com.