Obituary of Walter L. Madison

MADISON, Walter L. Age 96 and longtime resident of Grand Central Ave. in Horseheads passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. Walter was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Walter and Sophie (May) Madison. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Drake Madison on March 14, 1994. Together in marriage for nearly 50 years, Walt and Elizabeth were married in Hawaii Feb. 22, 1945 while both serving in the US Army. In addition to his wife, Walter was recently predeceased by his son, Douglas Madison; grandson, Tommy Madison; brothers, George and Wilbur Madison; sister, Audrey Madison and special family member, Angelo “Sonny” Notarfonzo. He is survived and remembered by his sons and daughters, Walter Dean Madison of Horseheads, NY, Larry Madison, also of Horseheads, NY, Audrey (Paul) Wills of Elmira, NY, Diane Madison of Horseheads, NY and Alan (Deborah) Madison of Horseheads, NY; Daughter-in-law, Patricia Madison of Horseheads, NY; Grandchildren, Jeff (Karen) Wills, Tammy (Steve) Pfeifer, Jamie (Brad Garrett) Madison, Sarah (Brett) Powell, D.J. (Ashleigh) Madison, Amy (Bryan) Perry, Shawn Madison, Matthew (Courtney) Madison and Ashlie Madison; Great grandchildren, Collin and Anya Wills, Benjamin, Matthew and Andrew Pfeifer, and Derek and Ryan Madison; Sister, Eileen Randazzo of Bohemia Long Island, NY; and several nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Walt was a US Army Veteran of WWII. He retired in 1978 from Thatcher Glass as their Assistant Plant Engineer. He was a member of the GBBA-Glass Bottle Blowers Association and the GMP-Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics and Allied Worker International Union. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church of Horseheads. A proud father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and a friend to many, Walt loved the company of his family. His love and devotion to them will be missed by many. In addition to the love of his family, Walt loved Yankee’s baseball and was a dedicated and devoted NY Yankee fan. Also fondly known as the original “Archie Bunker” to many. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., Horseheads on Friday Nov. 9, 2012 from 3-6 pm. His service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Sat. at 11:00 am. Burial service with military honors will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Horseheads.