Madeline R. (Vitale) Marinella of Medford died on Sunday, January 12. Born and raised in Boston's North End, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Stella (Ingalla) Vitale.
Madeline was the beloved wife of the late Frank A. Marinella, and the devoted mother of Angela Kersenbrock and her husband Robert of Florida, Estelle DeWolfe and her husband Thomas of Wilmington, Cynthia Donovan and her husband Patrick of Tewksbury, and Anthony Marinella and his wife Susan of Wilmington. She was the loving grandmother of Ben and Blair, Francesca and Rachel, Sam and Emily, Ashley and Manny, Paul and Kierstyn, Matthew and Elizabeth, Ryan Anthony and Kate, Angelina and Zack, Elisa and Stath, Anthony and Emmie, and Michael. Madeline was the loving great grandmother of Cameron, Isaac, Jaxon, Jordan, Patrick, Sloane and Vera, and is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Thursday, January 16 at 10 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High St., Medford, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday, January 15 from 3 through 7 PM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in Madeline's name to VNA of Middlesex East Hospice c/o (Philanthropy) 41 Mall Rd. Burlington, MA 01803.