Melody Ann Maddock

Melody Ann Maddock

August 20, 1949 – May 3, 2026

Melody Ann Maddock, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026.

Born on August 20, 1949, to William Joseph Maddock Sr. and Paula Henry Maddock, Melody was proud to be a first-generation American. She cherished her Irish heritage through her father and her German roots through her mother’s family.

Melody grew up in a large and close-knit Irish-German family in Islip Terrace, New York, before moving to East Islip, where her father built a home for the family. She graduated from East Islip High School, where she developed a lifelong love of music and travel. Melody played clarinet in the school band and was a proud member of the Sky Roamers, a group that gave her the opportunity to travel to Trinidad and experience many adventures.

Melody’s greatest joy began in May 1973 with the birth of her son, David, whom she shared with Sidney Gordon. Being a mother was the role she treasured most, and she devoted herself completely to making sure David always felt loved, supported, and encouraged. The three lived in Selden, New York, until 1982, when, following Sid’s passing, the two of them moved to Englewood, Florida.

Known affectionately as the “fun mom,” Melody welcomed David’s friends with an open door and an open heart. She loved bowling, darts, and playing pool, but some of her happiest moments were spent walking the beach at sunset, collecting shark teeth along the shore.

As David grew older, Melody took immense pride in his accomplishments — from graduating Lemon Bay High School to earning his degree from Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania in 1996 and building a successful career as a financial advisor. Yet even greater joy awaited her in becoming a grandmother.

In 2007, David returned to Florida to be closer to his mother. Soon after, he married the love of his life, Kristie, and Melody’s world grew even brighter. She became an instant Nana to Jaelyn and Will and loved watching her son embrace family life. The birth of her grandson, Joseph “Joey” David Gordon, brought Melody what she often called “the best gift” of her life. She loved being Nana more than anything and treasured every moment she could spend with him. In her later years, time with Joey and family gave her strength, comfort, and purpose.

Throughout her life, Melody held many roles, including working with IBM mainframe computers, managing a small resort, and bartending. Known as “Mel” to many friends and patrons, she loved conversation, laughter, and connecting with people. She was a proud NRA member and enjoyed working at the American Legion, the VFW, and a local corner bar in Englewood. She especially cherished visits from Gwen, Jude, and Evelyn during her bartending days.

Melody is survived by her loving son, David Alan Gordon; daughter-in-law, Kristie Gordon; grandchildren Jaelyn Palchevsky and her husband Phillip Palchevsky, William Landers IV, and Joseph “Joey” Gordon; sister Jolene Maddock Lesniewski and her husband, Victor Lesniewski; godson and nephew Joseph Perkins; nephew William Maddock III; niece Brittney Roviglio; and many more beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her siblings Mary Kate Maddock, Paula Maddock Addotta, Sharon Maddock Perkins, William Maddock Jr., and Bonnie Maddock Cause.

Melody will be remembered for her warmth, humor, fierce love for her family, and the joy she brought to everyone lucky enough to know her. Her memory will live on in every beach sunset, every shared laugh, and every story told around family and friends.