Obituary of Rocky G. Madrid

Rocky Madrid age 69, passed away on May 9, 2020 in Lewiston, New York in an unfortunate accident, he was killed while doing what he loved ATV trekking around his property with his beloved dog Liebchin. He was the son of Theodore and Marilyn Madrid (Martin) and brother to Bennea Hinman and T. Kim Madrid. He was the partner of Deborah Krieger. They shared 28 years of companionship together. Rocky was born in North Tonawanda, NY where he graduated from high school before attending the Police Academy at Niagara County Community College. He also graduated from the University of Buffalo with a degree in Psychology. Rocky spent over twenty years working for the State of New York as a corrections officer. Upon retirement from the state he found a second career as a real estate agent with Realty USA, a job he enjoyed and made lifelong friends doing. Rocky was an avid outdoorsman who loved to travel, he was a skier, scuba diver, hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed gardening and took immense joy in watching his flowers grow amongst his wind spinners and solar lights. He will be remembered for his infectious sense of humor and the twinkle in his eyes when he was telling a tall tale. He was a special grandpa to his grandchildren who were the love of his life and his pride and joy. Rocky was predeceased by his parent and sister, he is survived by Deborah Krieger, his brother Kim, children Adam (Miriam) Madrid, Brad (Leslie) Madrid, Kelly (Lee) Slaugenhoupt and his grandchildren Krissy, Mandy, Allie, Ty, Jack and Bradley. A celebration of Rocky’s life will be held at a future date. Memorial donations if lieu of flowers may be made to the 3F Club Youth Program, 904 Swann Road, Youngstown, NY 14174. Arrangements entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC. Lewiston, NY. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online condolences.