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James Madigan Obituary
BRISTOL, Tenn. - James Joseph Madigan, age 73, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away, Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 22, 1952, in Troy, N.Y., son of the late James Madigan Sr. and Madeline Sheldon Madigan. James called the Bristol area home for the last seven years, though he spent the majority of his life in Melrose, N.Y., where he worked as a project manager for the State of New York. He was a former drummer in a band, music and family were his life. James was a volunteer firefighter in Melrose, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved jokes and was known as a prankster.
James was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Lauko; in addition to his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Nancy Riley-Madigan; daughter, Elizabeth Madigan and fiancé Erica Gedney; sons, Ian Madigan and wife Liz, and Joseph Madigan and wife Sarah; sister, Connie Madigan and husband, Dan Luttinger; grandchildren, Paul, Tessa, Thomas, Davis, and Maximus; brother, John Madigan and partner, Bonnie Strong; several nieces and nephews.
"Feel no guilt in laughter, he'd know how much you care.
Feel no sorrow in a smile that he is not here to share.
You cannot grieve forever; he would not want you to.
He'd hope that you could carry on the way you always do.
So, talk about the good times and the way you showed you cared,
The days you spent together, all the happiness you shared."
In Lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Melrose Fire Department.
Join us for a celebration of Jim's life on August 3, 2025, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Rustic Barn, 150 Speigletown Rd., Troy, N.Y. 12182
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Robert Loya
July 28, 2025
It was my pleasure to work with Jim at the Melrose Fire Department
He was always there to support the members and the community
Hard worker Dedicated
Respectful.
Will be sorely missed
My thoughts and prayers to his family
Al Macey
July 28, 2025
I had the pleasure of working with Jim at NYS ITS and in my various roles at the Melrose Fire Department. Jim was a genuinely nice guy and a lot of fun to be around. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. My condolances to Nancy and his family. Rest in Peace my friend.
Dan Patton
July 28, 2025
To an old friend, lots of good memories. My condolences to your family.
Stacia Sipperly
July 26, 2025
If this is the same Jim Madigan I worked with in Environmental Health, my condolences to his family. He was one of the all around good guys.
Craig Madigan
July 25, 2025
So sad to hear of Jimmy´s passing, the last time I saw him he was so full of life! Our condolences to his family, May you all find peace and comfort in all of your precious memories of him and his long list of pranks and jokes! Rest in peace Beanie!
Sandra j madigan
July 25, 2025
Memories go way back, that always stay. It was nice conversing this past year of those years. You're home again with dad and mom and sister, may you RIP
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