Madeline M. (Palombaro) DiNardo
March 20, 1924 — Feb. 17, 2021 (age 96)
BOARDMAN — Madeline M. (Palombaro) DiNardo, 96, passed away Feb. 17 with her loving nieces by her side.
Madeline was born March 20, 1924 in Youngstown, the daughter of Frank and Frances (Pauline) Palombaro. She was a lifelong area resident.
She attended Girard High School.
She was employed at Triangle Coat Factory in Youngstown during World War II to aid in the war effort. She made coats to send to the troops that were fighting overseas.
Madeline was a proud wife, mother, sister and aunt to many. She was a true homemaker and matriarch for her family along with being an excellent cook.
Madeline loved having big Italian Sunday dinners, picnics and when her entire family was together. She was noted for her pasta soup, blue cheese dressing and pizzelle's but everyone knew that when you stopped by for a visit she would have provolone cheese and pepperoni out waiting for you. In Madeline's eyes, family was always first.
She was a proud and faithful member of St. Luke Church, where Madeline along with her husband and daughter volunteered by working Bingo on every Monday and Friday. She helped make pizzas for the Friday Pizza Sales and she and her family sang in the choir for many years.
Madeline was very instrumental in the fund-raising efforts for the Leonard Kirtz School in its early years.
Madeline had many passions throughout her life. She enjoyed gardening and being a member of Applewood Garden Club and playing cards with the girls at the lake.
She was avid bowler and played golf for many years at Mill Creek Golf Course.
Madeline married the love of her life, Gilbert "Gil" DiNardo Nov. 9, 1946 and they had 67 years of marriage until his passing in 2013.
Madeline leaves behind her daughter, Linda DiNardo of Boardman; brothers Guy "Duke" Palombaro of Boardman, David "Butch" (Millie) Palombaro of Youngstown and Raymond "Ray" (Margie) Palen of Niles; a sister, Diane "Dolly" (Dave) Leskovec of Girard; 25 nieces and nephews; 41 great-nieces and great-nephews; and seven great-great nieces and great-great-nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Madeline was preceded in death by her brother and sister–in-law, Albert (Virginia) Palombaro; her sister and brother-in-law, Mary (Terry) Pasquale; and her sister-in-law, Angie Palombaro.
Madeline's family wishes to express appreciation to all that are offering condolences at this time but due to the coronavirus pandemic, they will be planning to have a Memorial Mass at St. Luke Church at a later date which all will be welcome to attend.
The Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home in Boardman is handling arrangements.
Madeline's family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the entire staff of Greenbriar Nursing Facility for all the care and compassion shown to Madeline over the last seven years.
In lieu of flowers, material contributions can be made Madeline's name to Leonard Kirtz School for the Mentally Challenged (Attention Playground Fund), 4801 Woodridge Drive, Youngstown Ohio 44515.
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This story was originally published February 27, 2021 at 12:03 PM with the headline "Madeline M. (Palombaro) DiNardo."