MICHAEL PATRICK MADDEN
December 31, 1989 – April 9, 2022
Michael was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on an icy New Year’s Eve. He and the family moved to Front Royal in 1992. He attended A.S. Rhodes Elementary School, Warren County Middle School, Warren County High School and then Skyline High School where he graduated in 2008 near the top of his class.
God gave him an amazing intellect; he loved the news and discussing politics. He was also a gifted athlete that was selected to the Northwestern District first team for soccer in his senior year. Michael went on to attend Virginia Tech in the honors and pre-vet program.
Michael was smart, sweet, empathetic, and loved by everyone. All of that changed when addiction stole his dreams. Michael passed away from the drug scourge plaguing this country on April 9 after many years of battling his addiction. His demise has left his family heartbroken, but with the hope that he is finally at peace and has found eternal rest.
Michael is survived by his parents, Bridget and Brian Madden; his brother, Thomas Madden (Andrea); his sister, Maggie Madden; his brother from another mother, Josh Lewis; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will receive visitors 5-7 p.m. on June 9 at Maddox Funeral Home. A graveside service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on June 10 at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Front Royal.
Just so heart broken for Michael and the family. Prayers for everyone! I loved Michael and thought of him often. ❤️
Michael was the kindest, most empathetic soul I’ve ever known. His effortless intelligence and quick wit made for interesting discussion and I always celebrated when I could really make him laugh, because his laugh was so contagious.
This is a short video of him laughing at a joke in may of 2020 so anyone can hear him laugh again.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/UtjZvSe4Bi27Wyfy7
Very sad to hear this news. I am so sorry to the whole family. Some of my best memories as a kid are playing basketball in the driveway and Halo on the Xbox with Michael. May he rest in Peace.
-Matt Cuff
So very sorry to hear of Michaels passing. Prayers for the family.
Brian, Bridget, Thomas and Maggie – I can’t imagine what you all are feeling. I love you guys. The Caddens and the Strasburg Presbyterians are praying for you. I desperately want to come to the visit this evening but I lit up a covid test last night. I have been thinking about you and will continue to keep you in prayers. God bless you all.
Brian , Bridget and family, we are so sorry for the loss of Michael, loosing a child is unthinkable, just know you are in our thoughts and prayers, God Bless you and help you through this difficult time.