Joseph Edward Madeline, Sr., 76, Clermont, passed away April 23, 2011 at his residence. He was born November 6, 1934 in South Amboy, NJ son of Samuel & Eileen Maher Madeline. He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. On October 30, 1957 he was united in marriage to Marcella Quinlan in South Amboy. He was a retired police officer with the city of Fort Lauderdale relocating to Clermont in 1997. He was founder & past president of Classic Cruiser's Car Club & member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Korean War Vets & American Legion. Surviving is his wife Marcella; children Joseph Madeline, Jr., Fort Lauderdale; Kelly Madeline, Spartenburg, SC & Toni Miller, Wellington, FL; grandchildren Jennifer Nicole & Casey Lee Ivey & Brent Miller; siblings William Madeline, Ronks, PA & Eileen Martens, South Amboy. Mass of the Resurrection for Joseph Madeline will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church celebrated by Father Cromwell Cabrisos. Burial will follow in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Visitation will be from 5-8 on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at the funeral home. The family graciously requests either flowers or memorial contributions in his name to Hope Lodge, 12810 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612. BECKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Clermont, FL 34711. Telephone 352-394-7121.



Mass of the Resurrection for Joe Madeline will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Father Cromwell Cabrisos will celebrate the mass. Burial will follow at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Visitation will be from 5-8 on Tuesday at the funeral home. The family graciously request either flowers or memorial contributions in his name to Hope Lodge Tampa Florda, 12810 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612.