Obituary of Madeline M. Brandolo

Madeline M. Brandolo nee Tortolani of Thorofare on May 8, 2008. Aged 84 years. Madeline was the epitome of a lady. She possessed a quiet and graceful demeanor with a outgoing and friendly personality. A dedicated homemaker, Madeline was the happiest when she was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Atina, Italy, Madeline and her family moved to the United States and settled in the Tuckahoe, NY area in 1930. For fifty years she lived, raised her family and called Cooper Street in Deptford home. Madeline's passion for cooking was best remembered at Christmas time, with the Feast of the Seven Fishes; at Easter with her ham pie or anytime when she would make her famous gravy, meatballs, veal parmesan, sour cream pound cake. She enjoyed keeping active at the YMCA where she was a member of the Silver Sneakers. Sewing, singing along to the sounds of Lawrence Welk or just spending time with her family were just a few things that Madeline enjoyed. She is the beloved wife of the late William; devoted mother of Denise Bono Benjamin, Theresa "Terri" Doyle Christopher, Marie McSorley Robert, Jo Ann Waschko John and the late Madeline Brandolo; dear sister of Mary Tortolani and the late Frank, Salvatore and Carmen Tortolani; loving grandmother of Benjamin and Marielynn Bono, Mary, Christopher, Michael and Katherine Doyle, Kathleen and Robert McSorley, Jacob and Madelyn Waschko; master of her loyal dog, Bear. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Mon. 6:30-9 PM and Tues. 8:30-9:15 AM in the McGuinness Funeral Home. Funeral Mass 10 AM Tues. in St. Patrick RC Church, Woodbury. Interment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Children's Hospital Found., PO Box 827790. Phila., PA 19182-7790. Tributes and memories may be shared by clicking on the guestbook icon "The Lifetime Tribute Funeral Home"®