- Date Of Birth: June 15, 1958
- Date Of Death: February 11, 2023
- State: Massachusetts
WESTFIELD – Martin “Marty” Charles Madrid, 64, a lifelong resident of Westfield, MA passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield, MA.
Marty was born on June 15, 1958, in Westfield, MA to the late Arthur P. Madrid and Sophie Madrid (Marcyoniak)
Staff Sergeant Madrid proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1975 – 1986 as a communications technician, drill sergeant, and instructor. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and Achievement Medal.
Marty had worked as a machinist and mechanical engineer for several machine shops in the Westfield area.
He was a member and former commander of American Legion Post #124 in Westfield, MA. He was also a member of La Société des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux – commonly known as the Forty and Eight – which is involved in several charitable causes from child welfare, nurse training, and youth sports.
Marty was an avid collector of American Bald Eagles, wolves, and dreamcatchers.
Marty is predeceased by his father Arthur P.
He is survived by his wife Catherine (Thistle) Madrid of Westfield, MA, his children: Carey Madrid Nitch, Brenda Madrid Sorensen, Tony Isaacs, Christopher Isaacs, Duane Madrid, Rachel Brunelle, Lisa Madrid O’Riley, Samantha Caldwell Gomez, and Eric Madrid, his brothers: Arthur Madrid, Ronnie Madrid, and John Madrid along with many other family members and friends.