Obituary of Patricia Madzin

Patricia Ann Madzin, 60, of Freehold passed away tragically on Saturday, June 25, 2016. She was born in Neptune and raised in Bradley Beach before moving to Freehold in 1979. Along with her husband, Patty was the owner of From the Garden. Prior to that, they owned two Chemical Lawn Care businesses, Guardian Lawn & Turf and Royal Lawn. A parishioner of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, her work and her grandchildren were her life. She was predeceased by two sisters, Valerie Maggio and Georgette Cole. Patty is survived by her husband of 39 years, Andrew "Drew" Madzin; sons, Andrews P. Madzin and his wife, Lina, of Farmingdale, and Philip Madzin of Asbury Park; grandchildren, Emmi, Gio and Nico; sister, Barbara Acera and her husband, Rick, of Brick; mother-in-law, Pauline Madzin of Colts Neck; brother-in-law, Joey Maggio of Brielle; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth Madzin, T.J. Maggio and his wife, Donna, and Melinda Maggio. Visitation will be held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her 9:00 AM Funeral Mass on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, One Phalanx Road, Colts Neck. Interment will follow. For those who desire, contributions in memory of Patty may be made to Joshua House Ministries, 34 Main Street, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 or Allaire Community Farm, 2840 Allaire Road, Wall, NJ 07719. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com