Napoleon ‘Pole’ Madison Jr. – Monessen
Napoleon “Pole” Madison Jr., 68, of Monessen, passed away on April 8, after a lengthy illness. Born on Aug. 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 stepfather, Sam Mason. Pole was a lifelong resident of Monessen and a 1970 graduate of Monessen High School. He was employed at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel’s 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; 12 grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; a brother Greg (Carla) Davis; brothers-in-law, Otis Crosby and Chris Bantlis; auntie-in-law, Bobbi Jo Huebner; 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; and devoted friend Woody Main, who spent significant time with him when he needed it the most; as well as 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. Friends and family are invited to celebrate his life at RHOME FUNERAL HOME INC., in Monessen for visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 11. 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 Pole’s honor to the ARDC-University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Montefiore, Four West 200, Lothrop St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582.
