James Daniel Madia
August 5, 1944 - March 7, 2017
James Daniel “Jim” Madia lost his battle with cancer in
Riverside, California on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. He died peacefully
at his home with his wife Trish and daughter Laura by his side.
Jim is survived by his wife Trish, sons James, John and
Donovan, daughters Deborah Dreany, Laura and Gillian Madia and Ashley Smith,
grandchildren Jennifer, Stephanie, Nicholas, Gabriella, Joseph, Leah, Matthew,
Giovanni, Nico, Maya and Quentin, and great grandson Dylan. He is
predeceased by his parents, Rosario and Laura, sisters Mary and Helen, brothers
Frank, Vincent and Don, and his son Vincent Patrick.
Jim was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 5, 1944.
He spent the past 25 years of his life in service to many in need of
psychological counseling. Those who have received counseling from
Jim describe him as “counselor, confidant, advisor and friend”. He had a
life-long interest in the rights of those suffering from mental illness in all
its forms. Jim was passionate about family, art, music, and
philosophy.
Donations can be made to the Treatment Advocacy Center in
Arlington, Virginia. They provide advocacy services for people suffering with
mental illness. A fund has been established in the name of James Daniel Madia:
Here’s the donation page direct link -
