Obituary of James R. Madison

James R. Madison, 76 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, April 19th, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents, Mr.& Mrs. John Madison, his mother and father in law Mr.& Mrs. James Donnelly, and brothers in law Ron Guinane and James Blakesley. Jim is survived by his loving wife Johanna (Donnelly) of 57 years of marriage, his children: Patrick & Elizabeth Madison, Timothy & Adriana Madison, Colleen & John Hutchings, Joseph & Michele Madison of Hellertown, PA, and his eleven loving grandchildren, Jon, Sarah, Katelyn, Delanie, Nicole, Danielle, Haley, Olivia, Michael, Colin, Emma. His sisters: Anne Guinane & Doreen Blakesley, and his many nieces and nephews. James was a retiree of the Binghamton Psychiatric Center, as an Occupational Therapist. of 35 years. He was a member St. Paul's Church Binghamton and a member of Binghamton Knights of Columbus, Peter T. Campon Council #206. Some of his happiest moments were helping people in need. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing cards with his Tuesday card group. He will be remembered most for his profound kindness, generosity, enduring patience, and extraordinary sense of humor. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Paul's Church, Chenango Street, Binghamton, Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Monday from 5 to 7 p.m.