Richard “”Dick” Madeo  was born April 19, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York. He attended St. Mary’s High School and graduated from Seton Hall with a degree in Business Administration. He died January 10, 2026 in Alexandria.

Dick was first employed by Spode China but moved to Louisiana in 1974 to work for Dresser Industries. He worked there for over 30 years before retiring.

Dick was an active member  of the ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out), the Knights of Columbus, a CASA volunteer, and for many years served on the Parent Teacher Organization at St. Rita’s School.

He is survived by Judy, his wife of 58 years: his children Kathy Walther (Eric) and Rick Madeo (Kelly). He has eight grandchildren, Maddy (Billy), Parker (Lucy), Sami, Jesse, Jon, and Mason and one great-granddaughter, Wrenley. He is also survived by two sisters: Margie Kolomatis and Joan Mackey.

Dick was known by his friends to jump in his car and fix anything at any time. He is in heaven with his best buddies Michael McGehee, Tom Bordelon and his “brother” Dan Vermaelen.