Thomas Anthony Madden Jr., of Meraux, LA, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2020, at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero at the age of 78. A loving husband and father, Thomas is survived by his wife of 47 years, Gayle, his two Sons, Thomas III (Sally), Rene Sr. (Darlene) and his grandchildren Gabriel, Kelsey and Rene Jr. Thomas is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Clara Katz Madden. Thomas was born in New Orleans, LA on June 26, 1941 and grew up in the Irish Channel. He was an Alumni of Redemptorist High School in New Orleans, LA. He married Gayle on July 15, 1972 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, upon which he took up residence in Meraux, LA. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving as a Radarman on the USS Bordelon. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Archbishop Rummel Council #5747 in Chalmette, LA. Thomas was an avid lover of history and jazz, sharing them with also his two sons. He loved all things Saints and LSU Tigers. He enjoyed collecting coins as well as Mardi Gras doubloons. Tommy was an exemplary example of what it meant to be a loving husband and father. Relatives and friends attended a visitation and funeral service held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue Street, in Chalmette, on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.