William Louis Madden Jr. passed on peacefully at Memorial Hospital West on September 4, 2024 at the age of 79.

William is survived by his wife, Agnes Madden of 55 years; his children, William Madden Ill (Norma) and Michael Madden (Myrla); his granddaughters, Liana Michaelis (Jonathan), Mikayla Madden, and Madelyn Madden; his great-granddaughter, Tallulah Michaelis; and his baby, Sophie.

William served in the Navy as a Petty Officer Second Class in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1971. He received the Navy Achievement with Combat Distinguishing Device, the Vietnam Service Medal with one silver star and four bronze stars, and a Meritous Unit Commendation and Citation. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Masters Degree in Education and worked as a professor at Miami Dade College for 25 years. He was loved and adored by his students.

William was a grumpy and stubborn Irish man who dedicated his life to the love of his family and friends. He had a magnetic personality that drew people together and made everyone feel like family. He was known for his knowledge and wisdom, his endless supply of jokes and laughter, and his love for the color green. Although he may no longer be with us in body, he leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and strength that will continue to inspire us for generations.

A Visitation will take place on September 14th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Home, located at 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024.

A service with Military Honors will take place at 2:00 PM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Home, located at 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024.

In honor of Grumpy, it would be appreciated if everyone wore something green.

A traditional Irish wake will immediately follow after the funeral service at The Field Irish Pub & Eatery, located at 3281 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312.

We will attend Sunday Mass at St. Bernadettes, located at 7450 Stirling Road, Hollywood, Florida 33024 on September 15 at 8:00 AM.

For those unable to attend, we are offering LIVESTREAMING of the service on Saturday, September 14, starting at 2 PM. The link to attend virtually is on the Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care Facebook page at: BOYD-PANCIERA FAMILY FUNERAL CARE LIVESTREAM.