William "Bill" Madek Jr.

William "Bill" Vincent Madek Jr., of Shelby Township, passed away suddenly on August 10, 2022 at the age of 62. Bill was born in Royal Oak, MI, to William And Mary Madek. He was the oldest of five siblings and grew up in Sterling Heights, MI. He attended Stevenson High School where he excelled in football and baseball. Bill went on to pursue a career in construction and later found his passion in nursing. He transitioned into the role of Life Share Director at Henry Ford Hospital where he was instrumental in advancing the transplant programs. Bill dedicated 30 years to the Transplant Institute where he impacted countless lives through organ donation. Bill received many awards throughout his career, but his proudest were his Emmy Award for “Minds of Medicine” and his Gift of Life Champion Legacy Award. The passion he had for his career was only rivaled by the dedication he had to his family. Bill met his wife, Patti, in the halls of Stevenson High School. Together their love developed into a 34 year marriage giving them four wonderful children and two beautiful grandchildren. Bill’s most treasured moments were when he was surrounded by his family. He never missed an opportunity to express his pride for each of his children. Bill enjoyed playing golf, watching just about any sport and coaching his children in their chosen sports; including Regina Powderpuff Football. Bill began coaching at Regina in the fall of 2010 where his record was 7 wins and 5 losses. Every year Bill looked forward to joining his friends, and his sons, on the sidelines to teach the girls the game he loved. Bill is predeceased by his father, William V. Madek, Sr., and survived by his mother, Mary A. Madek (Lavely), four siblings: Therese Childs (David), Mark Madek (Janice), Christopher Madek (Kathleen), and Mary K. Cronyn (Tim); his wife Patricia (Callaghan), four children: Drew Madek (Cassandra), Victoria Venturini (Anthony), Sean Madek (Rachel), and Paige Madek; and two granddaughters, Aria and Nora Jo; and many nieces and nephews that he loved very much. Bill's family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, August 15, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a sharing of memories service at 6:00 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (3 blocks East of Van Dyke), Utica. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, August 16 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 44633 Utica Road, Utica, 9:30 a.m. instate until the time of his mass at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Bill Madek Regina High School Scholarship 13900 Masonic, Warren, MI 48088 or online at https://www.reginahs.com/apps/form/donateRegina. Please share a memory at www.SullivanFuneralDirectors.com

William "Bill" Madek Jr.

October 22, 1959 - August 10, 2022