Madeline M. DiNardo 1924-2021

Madeline was born March 20, 1924, in Youngstown, the daughter of Frank and Frances Pauline Palombaro, and was a lifelong area resident.

She attended Girard High School and was employed at Triangle Coat Factory in Youngstown during World War II to aid in the war effort, where she made coats to send to the troops that were fighting overseas.

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; three 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; along with many cousins and friends.

Besides 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.

Family and friends may call 10 to 10:55 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021, at St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman, with a Memorial Mass of Christian burial to begin at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Michael Swierz as officiant.

Burial will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Boardman.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman.

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