Obituary of Madeline LaBarbera

Madeline LaBarbera, 84, of Manalapan, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Centra State Medical Center. Madeline was born in New York City, New York. Prior to her retirement, Madeline was employed as an Executive Assistant for Lend Lease.  She loved to be with her family and could often be found cleaning, cooking & shopping.  Madeline welcomed everyone into her home with a hug & a smile and they never left hungry or empty handed.  She loved keeping up with the holiday traditions that she grew up with as a child.

Madeline was predeceased by her parents; brother Jerry, sisters Anna and Catherine & her husband Jack.  Madeline is survived by her daughter Susan (Anthony) St. Jeanos; brother Edward, Jr. (Iris) and grandchildren Brandon, Alexis and Ariel & all of her nieces & nephews.

Friends and family are invited to visit on Wednesday, October 4th , from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Freeman Manalapan Marlboro Funeral Home, 344 Route 9 North.  A funeral service will be held at St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church on Thursday at 10:00 AM. Entombment will follow at St. Gabriels Cemetery and Mausoleum. To leave a condolence or find directions, visit www.freemanfuneralhomes.com.