Todd James Farina

MADISON – Todd James Farina, age 39 of Madison, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 24, 2012. He was born July 6, 1972 in Waukesha the son of Gerri (Rouse) and Jim Farina. He attended Evangel College in Springfield, Missouri where he made many friends. Todd was a loving and kind man who touched so many lives. He loved everything about Madison, and enjoyed fishing, bicycling, traveling and hanging out with his friends and family. He was the life of the party, always encouraging, witty and fun to talk to. He is survived is father, Jim Farina, of Portage; his mother, Gerri (Donald) Kramer, of Lodi; partner, Matt Gray, of Madison; sister, Michelle (Kurt) Koeshall, of New Berlin; nephews, Lucas, Caleb, Christian and Nathaniel; two step-sisters, Jeannine (Toby) Tobias, of Prairie du Sac and Jennifer (David) Villa, of Wyoming and their children; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Todd was preceded in death by his grandparents and step-mother, Dona Farina. A service to celebrate Todd’s life will be held in the TRIPP COMMONS ROOM at the MEMORIAL UNION, 800 Langdon St., in Madison, on Sunday, June 24, 2012 beginning at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established. Todd will be missed by his family and friends. You will always be in our hearts.