Vincent S. Madaffri, 79, of Beaumont, died Thursday, March 31, 2005 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital.
A native and life long resident of Beaumont, he retired as an electrician with Texas Gulf Sulphur in 1985 and was a World War II Army veteran.
My Father My Hero
He, who was our father, not only taught us everything we know, and could fix anything. By his example he taught us how to use our mind, the value of hard work, the importance of family, discipline, Church, and the truth, even if it hurts.
Most of all he taught us how to reason, believe in something, kindness, sympathy and how to raise a family. Thru his examples all who have met him are better people.
Survivors include his daughters, Emily Wickler and her husband Chris of Port Arthur, and Joyce Stacey and her husband David of Fannett; sons, Mike Madaffri of Beaumont, and Lee Madaffri and his wife Valerie of China; grandchildren, B. J. LeBlue, Trey Stacey, Michael Madaffri, Jr., Kayla Madaffri, Malia Madaffri, Tyler Madaffri and Marena Wickler; brothers, Roy Madaffri and his wife Mary Lou, Jimmy Madaffri and his wife Marilyn all of Lumberton and Jess Madaffri and his wife Maria of Beaumont; longtime friend, Bobbie Condon of Beaumont; and many other loving family members and friends.
His loving wife, Marie Madaffri of fifty years, preceded him in death.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 4, 2005 at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church followed by burial at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A rosary will be recited 7:00 P.M. Sunday evening, April 3, 2005 at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 755 South 11th Street, Suite 212, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
