Wayne Bernard Madsen, 83, of Brick, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Ocean Medical Center.

Wayne was born in Hoboken and graduated from Demerest High School. He lived in Hoboken until he married Irene in 1983 and then moved to North Bergen.  In 2004 they moved to Princeton Commons in Brick.

Wayne was predeceased by his parents, Winnie (nee Casler) and Walter Madsen; his brother, Donald; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Theresa and Raymond Driscoll and Roger and Angela Labadie; as well as his beloved wife, Irene Madsen. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Anthony (Virginia) Labadie as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews in the Madsen, Driscoll, Casler and Eggling families, especially Joseph, Susan, Stephen and Raymond Driscoll who were always there to help.

After graduation, Wayne joined the U.S. Army and served 18 months in Korea.  After his tour of duty, he returned home and joined the Hoboken Fire Department.  He was a Hoboken Firefighter until his retirement in 1987.

Wayne enjoyed passing many afternoons at the American Legion Posts in Weehawken and later in Brick/Mantoloking.  He loved traveling and loved being anywhere where the weather was warm and the sun was shining.  He was happiest when he was either driving around in a Convertible, or sunning himself at the Princeton Commons pool while enjoying the company of his neighbors and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 16, 2022 from 3-7 p.m. at O’Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at St. Dominic’s RC Church, 250 Old Squan Road, Brick.

Interment will follow at St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery in Lakewood.

Donations may be made to the American Legion Post 348, 822 Mantoloking Road, Brick NJ 08723

To send flowers or condolences, please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com