Obituary of Ignatius Maddi

Dr. Ignatius Maddi, 83, Vestal, formerly of Binghamton died Sunday morning, January 28, 2001 at Naples Community Hospital, Naples, Fla. Dr. Maddi was born and raised in New York City. He was predeceased by two brothers, Frank and Anthony. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marie M. Maddi, Vestal; a son Dr. Joseph Maddi, Buffalo; two daughters, Dr. Rosemarie Maddi, Boston, Mass. MaryLinda Maddi, Pittsburgh, Pa.; a son-in-law, Robert B. Hefferan, Pittsburgh, Pa.; two grandsons, Thomas Maddi and Trevor Maddi, both of Buffalo; five granddaughters, Kathryn Hefferan, Caroline Hefferan, Elise Hefferan, all of Pittsburgh, Pa., Claire Maddi, Christina Maddi, both of Buffalo; several nieces and nephews. Dr. Maddi was a member of St. Patrick Church, Binghamton where he was an usher for many years. Dr. Maddi received his BS from New York University and graduated from University of Buffalo School of Dentistry. He was a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Dr. Maddi practiced dentistry and oral surgery in Binghamton for 41 years until his retirement in 1987. He was an active member of the Staff at Binghamton General Hospital, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and Wilson Memorial Hospital. His community service included participation in numerous organizations. Most noteworthy are: School Board Member for the Binghamton School District, Board Member of Ideal Senior Living Center, Binghamton Youth Symphony and United Health Services. Dr. Maddi was instrumental in establishing a No Cost Dental Clinic in Binghamton. He was a member of the Broome County Dental Society and the Binghamton Country Club. Funeral services will be held at theJ. A. Mc Cormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Saturday at 9 a.m. and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the Mc Cormack Funeral Home Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to United Health Services Foundation, 10-42 Mitchell Avenue, Binghamton, N.Y. 13905 or the American Heart Association, 59 Court Street, Binghamton, N.Y. 13902.