James J. “Tubby” Maduri, 75, of Gates Hollow, Bradford, PA passed away, Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Buffalo General Hospital. 

Born May 21, 1948, in Bradford, he was a son of the late James V. and Sadie (Kranzo) Maduri. Jim was raised in the 5th Ward and graduated in 1965 from Bradford High School. 

Tubby was employed as the Produce Manager at Harvest Markets on West Washington Street in the early 70’s. He moved on to cooking and formerly cooked at the Wellsboro Inn, Chateau D’OR and the Willows Restaurant. In the early 80’s he moved to Las Vegas with his brother, but returned to Bradford three year later. He started painting homes and interiors for area families and businesses, specializing in faux painting. During his career he worked with Ira Smades, and later Craig Campbell. He was still painting up until the time of his death.  

Tubby was a lifetime member of St. Bernard Church, and headed up the Lenten Fish Fries and served on the Cemetery Board. He was a member and current President of the La Stella Lodge where he held many Christmas parties for the members children, and for many years was the Chairman of the Italian Festival.
 
Surviving is one brother, Frank (Kathy) Maduri, of Olean, NY, one niece, Alliyson (Andrew) Feldmann, one grand niece, Ysabella Feldmann, one grand nephew, Andrew “Drew” Feldmann, of Pittsburgh, two aunts, Mamie Borrelli, and Theresa Kranzo, both of California, and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Mary Ann Maduri who died May 19, 2021.

Family will receive friends on Thursday January 4, 2024, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc., 33 South Avenue. Friends are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 11:00 am in St. Bernard Church with Fr. Jim Gutting as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Care for Children, P.O. Box 616, Bradford.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com