Maddox Duran
Maddox Andrew Duran, of Cranberry Township, beloved 3-year-old son of Andrew J. and Samantha D. Diroll Duran, got his angel wings on Wednesday morning, May 12, 2021, in the comfort of his home in his parents’ arms.
Maddox was born with spina bifida in Pittsburgh on Dec. 18, 2017. He endured much in his short life, having 21 surgeries at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was the happiest little guy, always smiling through everything.
He loved his movies, especially “Coco,” “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” “Hercules” and specifically the live action version of “101 Dalmatians.”
His favorite toys were medical supplies, catheters and nose suctions, mouth swabs, mommy’s hair and water bottles.
The family belongs to St. Aidan Parish.
Surviving are his parents, Andrew and Samantha Duran; his sisters, Paisley, age 8, and Juliette, age 5; his maternal grandparents, John and Tracey Diroll of Churchill; his paternal grandmother, Lynn Patterson (Paul) of Wilkins Township; his paternal grandfather, Michael Duran (Jayne) of Forest Hills; and his maternal great-grandmother, Rita Diroll of Swissvale.
He was the nephew of J.P. Diroll (Alyssa) of Valencia, Austin Diroll of Churchill, Michael Duran (Alexa) of Wilkins Township, Meghan Duran of Daytona, Fla., Melanie Marsella (Nick) of Wilkins Township, Paul Patterson (Alicia) of Greensburg, and Jacob Patterson (Starr-Anna) of Verona; and the cousin of Lennox, Nash, Kaylee, Sydney, Sawyer and Scarlett.
DURAN — Friends of Maddox Andrew Duran, who died Wednesday, May 12, 2021, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars. Those attending are asked to wear a mask and keep your visit brief to accommodate everyone.
A celebration of life will continue from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday at Adams Township Pavilion in Adams Township Park, 698 Valencia Road, Mars.
Memorial donations can be made to the Pittsburgh Zoo, the Mario Lemieux Foundation, or Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.
