Obituary for Craig Madden
Craig Jonathan Madden
November 17th, 1961 - July 28th, 2022
On Thursday July 28, Craig Jonathan Madden died suddenly and tragically following a stroke at the age of 60. He grew up in Sea Cliff, New York where he attended North Shore High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Ocean Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology in 1983, and his Master’s of Science in Business at Johns Hopkins University in 1994. He was preceded in death by his father Rodney Madden and survived by his wife Katherine Woods, a son Maxwell Madden of Baltimore and a daughter Genevieve Madden of Nashville as well as his mother Estelle Moore of Sea Cliff, NY and sisters Leslie Hartman of Sea Cliff and Elaine Madden of London, England.
Craig had a passion for the water that was expressed in all areas of his life. His nearly forty-year career was devoted to protecting United States shores, by ensuring that United States Navy submarines silently avoid detection. He was a senior engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Acoustics Department and an engineering manager for the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Propulsor Technical Warrant Holder at Carderock. In addition to his important applied work, he was a scholar who actively published scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals throughout his career. He received many awards for his work, including an NDIA Bronze Medal in 2019 for undersea warfare innovation and a Dr. Dolores Etter Top Scientist and Engineer Award in 2020.
For co-workers, he was an encouraging and vibrant mentor who inspired excellence and achievement. He emboldened people to voice their opinions and to never be afraid of risk. His approach to engineering and problem solving was fun, serious, creative and results-oriented. These traits permeated both his professional and personal life.
Craig relished the outdoors, gardening and cooking. Recent projects included growing several colorful varieties of corn and creating the perfect nougat. He eagerly mailed his latest creations for family and friends to sample, seeking feedback and publishing his results on his blog. His signature cake was a Gâteau Breton that was much appreciated by those lucky enough to receive a slice.
He embraced learning and shared that love with his children, of whom he was intensely and rightfully proud. He eagerly kept up with their interests, studying math with Genevieve and following Max’s study of neuroscience. He became a swim official to share in his children’s participation in swimming. Craig was a community leader who received several citations for his service to the community and county, including acting as Cape St. Claire Community Association President for four years. He was an intensely intelligent and accomplished man, but when he talked to people he was inevitably curious about them. He made people feel heard.
Craig was drawn to boats and never lived more than a mile from the water. Katherine was the love of his life and shared his affinity for the water, owning and operating several boats and living near Chesapeake Bay in Cape St. Claire. They collaborated on many great projects. Most recently they built raised vegetable beds, and entirely installed a new kitchen themselves. Craig loved Katherine so much, that, because she collected many books, he made an entire wall of their living room into a bookshelf.
On Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 1:00-4:00 pm a memorial celebrating his life will be held at his home in Cape St. Claire, Annapolis. The family would like everyone to know that all who wish to attend are wanted and welcome.
In lieu of flowers donations in Craig's honor may be sent to The Park Center in Nashville, Emerging Adult Ally fund. https://parkcenternashville.org/donate/ use the drop down menu to choose Emerging Adult Ally fund and type Craig’s name in the comment box
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November 17th, 1961 - July 28th, 2022
On Thursday July 28, Craig Jonathan Madden died suddenly and tragically following a stroke at the age of 60. He grew up in Sea Cliff, New York where he attended North Shore High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Ocean Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology in 1983, and his Master’s of Science in Business at Johns Hopkins University in 1994. He was preceded in death by his father Rodney Madden and survived by his wife Katherine Woods, a son Maxwell Madden of Baltimore and a daughter Genevieve Madden of Nashville as well as his mother Estelle Moore of Sea Cliff, NY and sisters Leslie Hartman of Sea Cliff and Elaine Madden of London, England.
Craig had a passion for the water that was expressed in all areas of his life. His nearly forty-year career was devoted to protecting United States shores, by ensuring that United States Navy submarines silently avoid detection. He was a senior engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Acoustics Department and an engineering manager for the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Propulsor Technical Warrant Holder at Carderock. In addition to his important applied work, he was a scholar who actively published scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals throughout his career. He received many awards for his work, including an NDIA Bronze Medal in 2019 for undersea warfare innovation and a Dr. Dolores Etter Top Scientist and Engineer Award in 2020.
For co-workers, he was an encouraging and vibrant mentor who inspired excellence and achievement. He emboldened people to voice their opinions and to never be afraid of risk. His approach to engineering and problem solving was fun, serious, creative and results-oriented. These traits permeated both his professional and personal life.
Craig relished the outdoors, gardening and cooking. Recent projects included growing several colorful varieties of corn and creating the perfect nougat. He eagerly mailed his latest creations for family and friends to sample, seeking feedback and publishing his results on his blog. His signature cake was a Gâteau Breton that was much appreciated by those lucky enough to receive a slice.
He embraced learning and shared that love with his children, of whom he was intensely and rightfully proud. He eagerly kept up with their interests, studying math with Genevieve and following Max’s study of neuroscience. He became a swim official to share in his children’s participation in swimming. Craig was a community leader who received several citations for his service to the community and county, including acting as Cape St. Claire Community Association President for four years. He was an intensely intelligent and accomplished man, but when he talked to people he was inevitably curious about them. He made people feel heard.
Craig was drawn to boats and never lived more than a mile from the water. Katherine was the love of his life and shared his affinity for the water, owning and operating several boats and living near Chesapeake Bay in Cape St. Claire. They collaborated on many great projects. Most recently they built raised vegetable beds, and entirely installed a new kitchen themselves. Craig loved Katherine so much, that, because she collected many books, he made an entire wall of their living room into a bookshelf.
On Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 1:00-4:00 pm a memorial celebrating his life will be held at his home in Cape St. Claire, Annapolis. The family would like everyone to know that all who wish to attend are wanted and welcome.
In lieu of flowers donations in Craig's honor may be sent to The Park Center in Nashville, Emerging Adult Ally fund. https://parkcenternashville.org/donate/ use the drop down menu to choose Emerging Adult Ally fund and type Craig’s name in the comment box
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