Obituary
Patrick Joseph Madden passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 12, 2024. Patrick was born in Chelmsford Essex, England on December 2, 1939.
Patrick’s parents were born in Ireland and came to Cleveland, Ohio in 1954. Patrick grew up during WWII outside of London with his brother Mike and survived the bombing and shelling of Chelmsford. He learned to be courageous and resourceful during these difficult times. Patrick arrived in the US in 1954 where his love of automobiles flourished. He began to design and build his own custom cars and later on, inspired by Formula 1, designed and raced his own Formula race cars. He received his racing license from the Sports Car Club of America and raced at numerous tracks around the country, assisted by his pit crew, Leia. Patrick has two daughters from his first marriage, Victoria and Stacy. Patrick married the love of his life, Leia, in 1982, and together raised their son, Patrick, in Bay Village, Ohio. He was also a wonderful stepfather to John and Maria. Patrick received his Bachelor of Science Degree at David M. Myers College in 1999 while working at PPG Industries as an Engineer. He retired to Florida in 2004 and designed and built a house as a love letter to his wife, Leia, on the shore of the Manatee River in Palmetto, Florida. Patrick touched so many with his kind soul, sparkling blue eyes and beautiful smile. He has left a rich legacy having 3 children, 2 stepchildren, 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Patrick will be deeply missed by his wife, family of 4 generations, relatives and friends.
Patrick Joseph Madden- December 2, 1939 – February 12, 2024 Cherished husband of Leia. Loving son of the both late Frank and Bridget Madden and stepson to the late Michael Madden. Loving father to Victoria Bonillas (Martin), Stacy Petro (Joe) and Patrick Madden (Francesca). Loving stepfather to Maria Coutris and John Coutris (Callie). Beloved grandfather to Sandra Bannister (Megan), Austin Bannister, Eric Petro (Hayley), Bridget Petro, and Morrison and Magnolia Madden.
Loving step grandfather to James Coutris (Tiffany), Leia Abuabara Osio (Andres), Niko Milenius and Presley and Sienna Coutris. Cherished great grandfather to Hudson,Eleanor, Joseph, Victoria and Evelyn. Beloved brother of Mike Madden (Rosemary). Loving uncle, cousin and friend to many.
A car show in his honor will be held on March 10, 2024 at the Shake Station from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 4219 U.S. 301, Ellenton, Florida. A private celebration of life for relatives and close friends will follow at Popi’s Place IV, 3911 U.S. 301, Ellenton,Florida.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The American Heart Association https://www.heart.org or your charity of choice.
Missing you now and always!
Jane in one of Pat's Roadsters . We miss you, a talented and loving man.