Obituaries
Napoleon "Pole" Madison Jr.
Date of Death: April 8, 2021
Viewing/Services:
Friends and family are invited to celebrate his life at RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC., in Monessen for visitation from 1:00PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday April 11th, services will be held in the funeral home chapel immediately after with Pastor Jack Howell officiating.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be mailed in Poles’ honor, to the ARDC -University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Montefiore, Four West 200 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582.
Napoleon “Pole” Madison Jr. 68 of Monessen passed away on April 8th, after a lengthy illness. Born on August 5, 1952 in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Napoleon Madison Sr. and Katherine Davis Madison Mason. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Lorraine Madison and Patty Crosby and step father Sam Mason. Pole was a lifelong resident of Monessen and a 1970 graduate of Monessen High School. He was employed at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Allenport Plant and Columbia Gas. Pole was a member of The Church in Sutersville. Best known as Coach Pole, he devoted much of his life to coaching youth sports, especially the Monessen Termite Football Team. He was Vice President of the Mon Valley Midget Football League and held various roles in Monessen Youth Sports Organizations. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Robin, sons Cameron (Bobbi Jo), Jarrod (Kaley), Blair, and Morgan and a daughter Alyssa, twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A brother Greg (Carla) Davis, Brothers-in-law Otis Crosby and Chris Bantlis, Auntie-in-law Bobbi Jo Huebner and his favorite uncle Norman Madison; along with nieces and nephews. Dear friends Jack Howell, Tim Livingstone, Jimmy Sepesky, and Mario Colombo who made the time to visit him. Devoted friend Woody Main, who spent significant time with him when he needed it the most. His best friend and most loyal companion Beanie, who stayed by his side always. Pole participated in the University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ARDC) and donated his brain for research, hoping to help others who may suffer from Lewy Body Dementia.