John V. Golden, 43, of 28 Cows Path Lane, Middletown, died July 5, 2002 at home. Born in Newport, RI on Aug. 27, 1958, he was the son Barbara Chapman Golden Bradshaw of Middletown and the late John V. Golden Sr.Mr. Golden worked for the City of Newport Parks and Recreation Department for 16 years. Besides his mother and stepfather, John Bradshaw of Middletown, he is survived by four brothers, Charles Golden of Portsmouth, RI; Michael J. Golden of Middletown, RI; Robert J. Golden of Middletown, RI; David A. Golden of Newport, RI; one sister Lori A. Montgomery of Newport, RI, and Eight Nieces Nephews, Aunts Uncles. His funeral will be held Thursday, July 11, at 8:00am from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian burial at 9:00am in Jesus Saviour Church, Broadway And Vernon Avenue, Newport. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown.Memorial donations may be made to Potter League for Animals, PO Box 412, Newport, RI 02840.