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Eric Madden

1984 - 2016

Eric Madden obituary, 1984-2016, Chicago, IL

BORN

1984

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Malec & Sons Funeral Home

6000 North Milwaukee Ave

Chicago, Illinois

Eric Madden Obituary

Madden, Eric G. Age 31. Passed away after a long struggle with alcoholism. Beloved son of Mark and Kathleen; cherished brother of Melanie (Matt) Bales, Brianne (Brad Walker), and Caitlin; loving partner of Megan McDonald. Eric was a dear grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, teammate, and coach to many. He will be truly and forever missed. Funeral Saturday 9:00 a.m. from Malec and Sons Funeral Home (6000 N. Milwaukee Ave.) to a 10:00 a.m. mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Visitation Friday from 3:00-9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Foundation for Alcoholism Research would be appreciated (www.alcoholismresearch.org). For more info visit www.malecandsonsfh.com or call 773-774-4100.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 31, 2016.

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Anchal Kumar

April 8, 2016

Dear Mrs Madden, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

April 4, 2016

Dear Kathleen, Mark,Melanie, Brianne, and Caitlin,

My heart felt condolences to your family.

Valerie Granados

April 3, 2016

Dear Kathleen and family,

On behalf of all the Gross's including Sue, Frank, Joe, Maddie, and Anne, we express our deepest sympathies to all of you and this very difficult time. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sue Gross

Barbara Vernasco

April 2, 2016

Dear Mark and Kathleen and our grandson's wife,Melanie, Joe and I send our healing thoughts to your hurting hearts. Barbara and Joe Vernasco

April 2, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Jack & carol robin

Geralyn Fontana

April 1, 2016

Mark, Your family is in my prayers. God Bless!!!

Ann Mcmanamon

April 1, 2016

Kathleen and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cheryl Kramer

April 1, 2016

Kathleen, Please know I am thinking of you and your family during this time of horrific grief. I pray that God holds you all tight and gives you comfort and strength.

April 1, 2016

Kathleen,
The Lord knows you are hurting and sees your pain and grief. We offer our prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. Harold & Wilma Newchurch (TMMS)

March 31, 2016

Kathleen and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so deeply saddened by your loss. Christina Fowler

March 31, 2016

Dear family I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your loved one May you find comfort in the hope that you will see your loved one again Acts17:31

Jeff and Karen Dobrzynski

March 31, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Madden family as you go through this heartbreaking time.

Christine Bales

March 31, 2016

All our love, Meredith, Mitchell, Dennis and Christine.

Christine Bales

March 31, 2016

Mark, Kathleen, Melanie, Matt, Brianne, Brad, and Caitlin, Dennis and I send our love to you all. Eric left us far too soon. Our hearts are with you even if we cannot be in Chicago with you. You are in our prayers.

Mary Comeau

March 31, 2016

My prayers are with you as you go though this hard time. May your memories by full of happiness. Mary Dobrzynski-Comeau

Christine Bales

March 31, 2016

Mark, Kathleen, Melanie, Matt, Brianne, Brad, and Caitlin, Dennis and I are so very sorry for the loss of Eric. Our hearts are with you, even though we cannot be with you in person. He left us way too soon. Know that we love you all.

carol zigulich

March 31, 2016

Kathleen, I am so sorry for your horrific loss.There simply are no words. Please extend my condolences to your husband and family. May God Please Speed.

Terry DoVidio

March 30, 2016

Mark and Kathleen my heart aches for your loss. I was Eric's billet mom when he played for the Youngstown Hockey league. Eric was such a sweet boy and became life long friends with both my boys. We are all shocked and saddened by this news. Our deepest sympathies to your family and prayers for comfort to all that love him.

Cathy Graettinger

March 30, 2016

Our hearts go out to the dear, loving Madden family as you mourn
the loss of Eric. We remember him as one of the fun older cousins at holiday celebrations. We will miss him.
Love,
Cathy, Rob, Caroline and Natalie

March 30, 2016

Our hearts go out to your family at this time. With love, the Mark Miley family.

March 30, 2016

Eric, we have such love for you and our hearts are breaking at the thought that you are no longer here with us, and that we won't see you at the next birthday party or other celebration. We will remember your warm smile, kindness, and sense of humor always. Love, Aunt Margaret, Uncle Bill, and Liam

Sue Strumberger

March 30, 2016

Megan:
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a great person, but way too soon .. Eric was always so friendly at the rink when I would see him especially when he was coaching .. He loved Mike on
and off the ice and would always say he was a good hockey player. He will be missed by many friends and families but his love will remain in your ❤❤ 4 Ever!!!
Stay strong u have a big support of friends I can tell ..
The Strumberger Family

March 30, 2016

Eric was a strong, creative man with a beautiful soul. We will miss Eric forever and will cherish our wonderful memories of our nephew and cousin.
Love,
Diane, Steve, John, and Amanda

Sue Strumberger

March 30, 2016

Megan:
My heart and sympathy go
Out to you and Eric's family ..
He was a great guy always friendly to me at the games especially when he was coaching .. He loved Mike on and off the ice ... Many years of friendship and will be hockey brothers for life ... Hope u know how many ❤❤'S he touched and I'm sure yours was #1 . Stay strong , he'll live on through all the memories ...
The Strumberger Family

March 30, 2016

BIG E, I WILL MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU FOREVER,UNCLE STEVE

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Memorial Events
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Apr

1

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Malec & Sons Funeral Home

6000 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Apr

2

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Malec & Sons Funeral Home

6000 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Apr

2

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Church

IL

Apr

2

Interment

Maryhill Cemetery

IL

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Malec & Sons Funeral Home

6000 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

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