Michael John Madigan

12, 2024. Mike was surrounded by his wife, Kathy and children, Susan and David at home in Coto de

Caza, California as he peacefully left this world.

Mike was born on November 13, 1939 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to Mary and James Madigan. He was

one of 3 sons. Mike attended St. John’s Catholic School in Johnstown, and upon a family move to

California, he graduated from Inglewood High School. Mike earned a Bachelor of Science in Business

Management from The University of Southern California. He completed graduate work in business

administration at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Mike served his country as an active duty

member of the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1962. He was a member of the Air Force Reserve

until 1965 when he was honorably discharged from service.

Mike married Kathryn LaForte on June 29, 1963 at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Manhattan

Beach California. They welcomed their two children Susan and David in 1964 and 1965. A job transfer in

1971 took the family to Colorado Springs, Colorado where they spent many years enjoying the serene

beauty of the Rocky Mountains before returning to California in 1984.

Mike was employed by TRW for over 30 years. He began his career as an engineer, and quickly moved

up to the Director of Quality Assurance at Space Park in Redondo Beach, California. Mike helped

establish the TRW Electronic Products division in Colorado Springs as Director of Human Resources.

Mike was extremely active in his community, sitting on many boards and councils advising the

development of industry and military relationships in Colorado Springs. Upon retirement from TRW in

1999, Mike worked as a starter at the Coto de Caza Golf and Racquet Club. As well, he enjoyed working

for his son as the business manager of David-Michael Design, Inc.

Mike was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast. The USC Trojans and the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame

were games he and his family never missed. There wasn’t a golf course in sight that Mike didn’t conquer.

He passed on his love of golf to his grandchildren - and he even played a round in Hawaii with his

daughter and son-in-law. Working on projects with family and friends was a true passion. Whether

building a barn for their horses, a fort for his kids, a cabin in the mountains for his family, or crafts in the

workshop, Mike made sure every detail was covered. Frequent road trips centered around family,

camping, fishing, skiing and tobogganing. Weekend parties with dear neighbors were always filled with

great food, laughter, music and dancing; a lasting bond of friendships endured.

Mike is survived by his wife, Kathryn, children Susan and David, their spouses Bill and Drew,

grandchildren Matthew, Andrea and her spouse, Brian, great-granddaughter, Ava Kathryn, brothers Jim

and Vince, sister’s in law Ellie, Sandy, Mary, and Helen, brother’s in law Manfred and Max, and numerous

nieces, and nephews. He enjoyed life-long friendships with his high school buddies. Mike was a friend to

all and never knew a stranger. He made everyone he came in contact with feel welcome, appreciated,

and valued. Mike was deeply loved and he will forever be in our hearts.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, February 7, 2025 at San Francisco Solano

Catholic Church in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. A reception will immediately follow the service.

Details will be forthcoming.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) or the California Hospice and

Palliative Care Association (calhospice.org) may be made in Mike’s name.

Brunch Reception Following Service:

Location: TiJeras Creek Golf Club

29082 Tijeras Creek

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. 92688

(949) 589-9793

Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM