TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for MADERE, MICHAEL JOSEPH   

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Landry’s Funeral Home, Lafourche Parish, La.

Died: Thursday, November 14, 2013

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MADERE, MICHAEL JOSEPH 
(September 18, 1955 - November 14, 2013)

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Michael Joseph Madere, 58, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA and native of 
Thibodaux, LA, died after a lengthy illness and brief stay at Carpenter House 
on Thursday, November 14, 2013.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at 
St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin 
at 1:00 pm at the church.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Cynthia Sessums Madere; mother, Barbara 
Albert Madere; brothers, Dr. Ronald A. Madere and wife Yvonne Becnel Madere, 
Steven Anthony Madere and wife Rhonda Benoit Madere; sister, Martha M. Peltier 
and husband Stephen Peltier; brother-in-law, Dr. Stephen Sessums and wife Mary 
Ann Cangelosi Sessums; one niece; four nephews; one grandnephew; a host of 
step-nieces and step-nephews; and his beloved Standard Poodles Emerson and 
Oliver.

He is preceded in death by his father, Theodore J. “Ted” Madere, Jr.; nephew, 
Ryan Sessums; and brother-in-law, Rene Chiasson.

A licensed clinical social worker, Michael was a graduate of Thibodaux High 
School, Nicholls State University, and Louisiana State University. He also 
attended the Nelson Mandela School of Public Policy. He was a retired employee 
of Pupil Appraisal Services of East Baton Rouge Parish Schools and served as an 
adhunct professor at Louisiana State University.

Michael was a talented vocalist, having sung in many area cathedrals, and was a 
First Chair Baritone in the “Austria Band.” He enjoyed participating in Little 
Theatre productions, and his love for opera and the musical arts comforted him 
during his illness.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hope for Animals in Thibodaux, LA, the 
American Liver Foundation, or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Landry’s Funeral Home of Thibodaux, LA. 

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