Raymond Francis Madara, 54, 1SG-US Army-Retired of Brandon, FL funeral service is 10:00 AM, Friday Morning at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 4450 County Road 579, and Seffner, Florida with Father Christopher Fitzgerald, to officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday evening, September 2, 2010. Full military honors by the United States Army Honors Team will be 1:00 PM, Friday afternoon, September 3, 2010 at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33513.
1SG Madara was a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a local resident since 1999, when he moved here from Ft Hood, Texas; he was a retired Telecommunications Manager with the United States Army; a Catholic and a Veteran of the Persian Gulf War. His US Army decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal; Army Campaign Medal with 3 Awards; Army Achievement Medal with 4 Awards; Joint Meritorious Unit Award; Army Good Conduct Medal with 7 Awards; National Defense Service Medal; Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Ribbon – 2nd Award; Kuwait Liberation Medal; Expert Marksmanship Qualifications Badge with Rife Bar; US Army Gold Recruiter Badge and the US Army Basic Recruiter Badge.
1SG Madara is survived by his loving family, his wife, Myong Madara of Brandon, FL.; a son, Christopher Madara of Brandon, FL.; two daughters; Angela Paige and her husband, Chris of Brandon, FL and Alexis Caldwell and her husband, David of Brandon, FL; a brother, Alfred Madara and his wife, Carol of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; a sister, Helen Terrell and her husband, David of Hampton Roads, Virginia; two grandchildren,. Alexia Paige and Christopher Paige, both of Brandon, Florida and his two grand dogs, “Ozzie” and “Marty”.
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Daddy, words cannot express how much you will be missed. I love you so much. Rest in peace and save me a dance!
Your 1st born,
A la-la
Dad, 1SG, Mad-Dogg and Top.. Just a few names that you where known as. You will truely be missed. I couldn’t have asked for a better father-n-law. Rest In Peace. P.S. Mom is still yelling RIGHT NOW.. Love your other Son…
O how sadden I was to hear of the passing of this wonderful man. So much fond memories with Ray and his family. Our prayers for Strength. Myong,Angela,Alexis and Chris- our condolences.
Rest In Peace Mr. Madara. So many good memories fill my mind when I think of you and your family. Your family is in our prayers.
Hey Mr.Madara,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. I really never had a dad so every day I spent in your presence made me feel like I had a dad in some way. I remember sitting in the kitchen at your house in Comanche I when Ange, Kim, Lashette, Stacy and I were younger and you would make us dinner. I remember when none of us had rides and you would take us to the mall. Every little moment In your presence I really cherished. The fact that you are no longer here brings tears to my face. I regret the fact that I did not have a chance to see you before you were called home, but I know one day we will ALL meet again. I know that you had to leave to see the king and though we are truly hurt my heart is more at ease knowing that you are now an Angel watching over my best friend Angie and her mom and siblings with your wings. You were a wonderful man while you were here on this earth and your presence will surely be missed. God bless you and the Madara family and you will always be remembered. Rest in peace 1SG Madara. God Speed…
Hey Mr.Madara,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. I really never had a dad so every day I spent in your presence made me feel like I had a dad in some way. I remember sitting in the kitchen at your house in Comanche I when Ange, Kim, Lashette, Stacy and I were younger and you would make us dinner. I remember when none of us had rides and you would take us to the mall. Every little moment In your presence I really cherished. The fact that you are no longer here brings tears to my face. I regret the fact that I did not have a chance to see you before you were called home, but I know one day we will ALL meet again. I know that you had to leave to see the king and though we are truly hurt my heart is more at ease knowing that you are now an Angel watching over my best friend Angie and her mom and siblings with your wings. You were a wonderful man while you were here on this earth and your presence will surely be missed. God bless you and the Madara family and you will always be remembered. Rest in peace 1SG Madara. God Speed…
Hey Mr.Madara,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. I really never had a dad so every day I spent in your presence made me feel like I had a dad in some way. I remember sitting in the kitchen at your house in Comanche I when Ange, Kim, Lashette, Stacy and I were younger and you would make us dinner. I remember when none of us had rides and you would take us to the mall. Every little moment In your presence I really cherished. The fact that you are no longer here brings tears to my face. I regret the fact that I did not have a chance to see you before you were called home, but I know one day we will ALL meet again. I know that you had to leave to see the king and though we are truly hurt my heart is more at ease knowing that you are now an Angel watching over my best friend Angie and her mom and siblings with your wings. You were a wonderful man while you were here on this earth and your presence will surely be missed. God bless you and the Madara family and you will always be remembered. Rest in peace 1SG Madara. God Speed…
Uncle Ray, I still can’t accept that you are gone. You were taken way too early from all of us. Growing up I always looked forward to visiting and staying with you, Aunt Kim, and my cousins. I always looked forward to you and I driving alone around whatever city you were stationed in. I just enjoyed talking with you and getting advice from you. You taught me so much and I will never forget it. I just can’t believe that I can’t come visit you anymore or just have our talks over the phone. I appreciate so much everything you did for me growing up and I will never forget it. There is so much more I want to say but you already know that. I miss you and love you so much. And I promise I will always look out for the girls and Christopher and whenever Aunt Kim needs anything that I can do for her I will be there. Talk soon. Love you.
I would first off like to wish you a Happy Birthday! I know you are having the best birthday celebration possible with our father. You earned your wings and though it saddens me I know you are being the best Angel watching and protecting your family. I have so many memories of you that brings tears and a smile to my face all at the same time. You will truly be missed! You treated my like your daughter and I love you for that. RIP until we meet again!
Rest in Peace Ray. Our prayers are with you and your family. I will never forget our service together!
Rest in Peace Ray. Our prayers are with you and your family. I will never forget our service together!
God took him home, It was his will, but in our hearts he liveth still. He rests in Jesus love, His heavenly home above… R.I.P. Mr. Madara you will be missed!
*Cousin of Chris & Angie Paige
My heart goes out to your family. May you rest in peace.
Gail Blair & Ashley Bristow
Angela, Chris, and family,
My sincere sympathy goes out to the family during this time of bereavement. It is my prayer that God will confort you at this time.
You will see him again. I hope that brings some peace to your troubled hearts.
With Much Love and Blessings,
The Lawson Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Reflect on the good times & know that you will all be together again, where there is no more pain or sorry.
Chris, Angela, and Madara family. May the Pease of the Lord be Always with you. Mr. Madara was always very kind, very generous and fun to be around. He WILL BE MISSED!! Chris my son take care of the Madara Family O.K.
Rest in Pease Mr. Madara
Kim, Angela, Alexis, Chris and Angela’s Chris.
I am heartbroken. I will always remember the time we spent together both the families and Ray and I.
Through recruiting duty where he kept my spirits up, Garlstedt, Desert Storm and working together at E.Spire after we retired from the Army, the Mad Dog always provided me the true friendship that I needed.
I am not easy to get along with and Ray was one of only a handful of people I enjoyed spending time with. We both knew when to call and when to stay away. I will miss our many conversations about life, family and service to country. His yearly attempts to marry my Bianca to his chris will be missed.
Time and distance made our contact less frequent but like family, I knew when to call and Ray always did the same.
I will miss my friend, my brother, a comrade in arms and mentor.
The girls, especially Kristel, Lilian and I send our love and prayers to you.
Remember, Old Soldiers never die, they just fade away.
Ray will never fade away from my memory.
Uncle Ray, not even sure where to begin. The memories that stand out the most are when you were stationed in Bayonne & you took us into NYC. I will never forget how you yelled at the homeless person who was asking me, a little girl at the time for money! I still laugh about that. And when you flew Scotty & I down to Tampa for a week to visit. That is when Scott & I realized that you & our dad had the same driving skills,hand gestures & language! It was a fun week! There are many more memories & vacations but those make me laugh the most when I think about you! You were a great uncle & a great godfather to me! Even though you lived far away from us most of my life you have always been close to my heart & will always remain there. Rest in peace & enjoy seeing your mother & father (our grandparents) finally.
Ray Madara was a kind gentle- hearted man that I had the privelage of working with. My husband and I were introduced by Ray and we both loved him very much. He will be missed very much. As my husband used to call him, Ramone! RIP
I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Ray several years ago and it seems like only yesterday we were chatting about things. Ray was a great friend and always was there for you when you needed him. My condolences and our thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. PS: Ray, I know you may not be here with us physically, but I know you – The Mad Dog – will always be with us! Take care!
We worked together for many years through good times and challenges. Thank you for coming to my wedding and for being real! I will keep the memories of you forever.
Rest in peace with God!
We worked together for many years through good times and challenges. Thank you for coming to my wedding and for being real! I will keep the memories of you forever.
Rest in peace with God!
Mr Madara, I love you and our time together will always be with me. You were always kind to me, and I loved coming over to hang out with CJ and talk to you and him. Rest in peace Mr Madara. I love you.
Dad,
I miss you, I miss our talks, I miss dunkin donuts Saturday mornings, movie nights, and so much more. Rest easy daddy.
Love your baby girl,
Porky
Dad,
I miss you, I miss our talks, I miss dunkin donuts Saturday mornings, movie nights, and so much more. Rest easy daddy.
Love your baby girl,
Porky
Ray you will be missed, you were always so wonderful to me. Thank you for always being you, a great man that I always respected. God Bless and I will see you heaven.
My thoguhts are with you all. Ray was a wonderful man and will be missed dearly…..
aunt kim,ang,lex,and chris, i know there are no words to comfort you right now. but uncle ray is in a better place and in no pain. he is able to rest easy now, with his parents, and can take care of briella for me. i cannot express just how much he will be missed. though we knew it was coming, it was still harder than ever, and still doesn’t seem true. he was a wonderful, loving, caring, and thoughtful man, with a great personality and sense of humor! specially when him and uncle tommy got together! we would laugh for hours! even more so when they would pick on my mom! and she rolled with them! i will always cherish the memories we made together. i love you all very very much. RIP uncle ray… see you in heaven.. xo
There are no words to express my sorrow. We worked together for many years,and you was always there for me and my family especially when I lost my dearly wife. We will miss you very much. You always helped everybody. I always appreciate what you did for my my dauther Valerie and my son Ray Anthony. God bless you and your family.
Raymond.
Ray will be missed. Always a gentleman and always willing to go the extra mile to help.It was a pleasure working and knowing you. God bless you and your family.
my though and prayers are with you R.I.P