Obituary of Gracia Lee Madden

North Creek: Early on the cold, winter morning of February 10, 2014, while tucked in tight and snug, warm under the covers and her quilt, The Lord Jesus crept into the house and carried his baby to her eternal home. Gracia Lee Madden, 64, of Iroquois Trail is now with Jesus in heaven, her aches, suffering and pains are gone. She made the transition in her sleep with no tears or pains; she is now happy, smiling, and watching over us. She wants us to smile back, Gracia always wanted everyone to be happy and now she too can be eternally happy. Born in Albany on September 28, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Ernest “Guy” and Doris Anita (Grey) Chicorelli. Gracia grew up in Ravena, attended the Academy of the Holy Names, and graduated from the Albany Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She loved her profession and worked for many years at Albany Memorial Hospital, Albany Medical Center, and Saratoga Hospital. Gracia was a wonderful nurse, mother, grandmother and the best wife. She married James J. Madden III on February 7, 1998 and was his constant companion for 24 years. The couple literally traveled the world together and crossed the Gulf Stream by boat in storms and 30-foot waves. Gracia was the best first mate any sailor would have ever wanted. No times were ever as simple, as sweet, and as exciting as their adventures together; from laid back anchorage, to a bit of smuggling, to a few other pursuits, Gracia and Jay lived the life – together. She was Jay’s heart, his direction, and his soul, as she made him a better person. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by her son, Kyle Patrick Madden. Gracia loved her son, Gerald J. Jennings, and his dear wife, Alana, and cherished her grandchildren, Jerry Patrick and Ellie Frances Jennings. She always promised to tell them she would always be at their sides – always. She was loved by her brother-in-law, Bradley Madden and his sweet wife, Candace, as well as her dear nieces Kelly and Erin. She is also survived by her son, James J. (“Sean”) Madden IV and his wife, Tracie, and their children, Jack and James (James J. Madden V). This wouldn’t be complete without mention of her puppies, Jackson and Widget, who can’t really figure out what has happened to their best friend, but who can? The earth has lost one of the good ones. The earth has slowed a bit and the sun has dimmed slightly. A bright star has gone out and the nights will be darker and colder. Thank you Gracia Lee Madden, for such a wonderful life. Thank you for sharing your gift of love and compassion with all who had the pleasure of knowing you. Smooth seas and soft winds be with you, always. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm, Monday, February 17, 2014 at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, 3802 Main St., Warrensburg, NY, with Rev. Kenneth Doyle officiating. “May God smile and bless Gracia, my love.” -Jay Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guestbook and condolences.