Martin Walter Madziar

November 24, 1949 - November 21, 2020

Martin Walter Madziar, 70, of Essexville, our loving, hardworking and generous husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, fishing buddy, and loyal friend was born into eternal life unexpectedly on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at his home. Marty was born in Bay City on November 24, 1949, the son of Stanley and Jean (Matuszewski) Madziar. He fell in love with the former Kathleen Paveglio and they were united in marriage on October 20, 1972 in St. Hyacinth Church. Their marriage was blessed with 48 years, four children, nine grandchildren, and countless memories. He was an active member of St. Jude Thaddeus Parish (the former St. John the Evangelist Church). Family meant everything to Marty. He went out of his way to take excellent care of them and was always just a phone call away. Marty treasured his coffee time with Kathy and Sunday brunch with the whole family. He spent hours with his children and grandchildren golf ball hunting, asparagus picking, and looking for beach glass. Most importantly, Marty was a man of faith and lovingly shared it with his family. Marty was the owner of Martin Madziar Masonry, known for “quality work at a fair price.” He was a true master of his craft, an artist, earning the respect of many through his hard work and meticulous attention to detail. He was proud that his work would stand for generations. Marty had a passion for life with many hobbies. He loved nature and could always be found outdoors. Growing up, Marty enjoyed playing hockey and trapping in the “Bayou.” Throughout his life, he never missed a chance to go hunting on the bay shore, or fishing for walleye or trout. His favorite activity was walleye fishing – no day was too cold to keep him away. He made the best chicken noodle soup from his mother’s recipe, homemade noodles and all. Marty loved attending his grandkids' events and his booming voice could always be heard from the stands. He also enjoyed gardening and sharing his famous homemade wines with family and friends, and an occasional casino trip with Kathy. Marty truly lived life to its fullest and everything he did was done wholeheartedly. He really left his mark on this world. His smile and storytelling will be missed forever. Marty leaves to carry on his legacy, his devoted wife, Kathy Madziar and his four children, Aaron (Anne) Madziar, Peter (Jessica) Madziar, Laura (Chad) Houghteling, and Allison Madziar. He was the unconditional loving and most supportive Papa of Grace and Katherine "Katie" Madziar; Carson, Blaine, and Tucker Madziar; Jordan Mulligan, Evan, and Lucy Houghteling; and Gianna Madziar. Marty also leaves behind his siblings, Jan (Jack) Katt, Barb (Denny) Hebert, and Stan (Phyllis) Madziar; in-laws, Gary (Sue) Paveglio, Pat Paveglio, Mary Jo (Mike) Kniebbe, Gerard (Cynde) Paveglio, and David Paveglio, along with many nieces, nephews, and countless friends. Marty was welcomed Home to Heaven by his parents, Stanley and Jean Madziar, whom he took such excellent care of in their elder years; father-in-law and mother-in-law, David and Alice Paveglio, and his brother-in-law, Michael Paveglio. Marty's Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated privately at St. Jude Thaddeus Parish (St. John the Evangelist Church), with the Rite of Committal following privately in St. Patrick Cemetery. A Life Celebration will be held following the COVID-19 pandemic. Memorial contributions may be directed to Area 9 Special Olympics. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com. CLICK THIS LINK TO VIEW MARTY'S VIGIL & SHARING OF MEMORIES: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/Z5HJ5N2KB6H5ZSDF CLICK THIS LINK TO VIEW MARTY'S PHOTO SLIDESHOW: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/9GMPBF6DRBW4W2XP CLICK THIS LINK TO VIEW MARTY'S FUNERAL MASS: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/35239972