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Madeline Hanewicz Obituary
She was born Madeline Gazey in Wilkes-Barre, and continued her life there for 89 years. Afterwards, she moved to Brookfield, Conn., and has been a resident of Bethel Health Care since 2010.
Madeline was predeceased by her parents, John and Jennie Gazey, as well as seven siblings. Madeline was fortunate in her life to have two loves, Harold (Dutch) Snyder, and John Hanewicz, both of whom preceded her in death.
She is survived by her son, Wayne and wife, Cheryl, Draper, Utah; daughter, Valerie and husband, Herb Kemp, Mount Laurel, N.J.; and daughter, Jeanine, and husband, Lou Memoli, Brookfield, Conn. She is missed and adored by her grandchildren, Wayne and Christopher Hanewicz, Jamaal and Benjamin Kemp, Emily Hanewicz, Stephanie Burgess, Jennifer Calabrese and Lauren Memoli; and great-grandchildren, Isabel Hanewicz and Luca Calabrese.
During her life, Mal was active in St. Mary's Syrian Antiochian Church of Wilkes-Barre, where she often helped with coffee hour following Sunday services, and was active with the Ladies Auxiliary. She would not miss a bingo game within a 100-mile radius of where she was. During her younger years, she worked at various restaurants, and later in life, she was employed by Caregivers of America.
She was feisty, funny and fearless and will be missed every day.
A celebration of Madeline's life will be held at the Brookfield Congregational Church in Brookfield, Conn., at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.
Donations in Madeline's honor may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research or the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America.
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January 4, 2013
The Elias/Saba Family mourns the loss of a great friend. We loved her and will miss Mal's wonderful, caring friendship to all of us, especially our Aunt Beana, our Mom, Nellie and our Uncle Danny. Our condolences to her family. With much love, Bill Saba, Marilyn Saba-Greeberg and the entire Elias family.
Grandma Judy and Miss Doreen
January 3, 2013
Jeanine and Emily,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Lisa Griffiths
December 31, 2012
Mal was a wonderful, wonderful person. My sons and I loved her very much and will miss her every day of our lives. God surely has a Feisty Angel now.
Mary Ann Gazey
December 31, 2012
Mal was my sister-in-law, but she and her sisters, Alice, Evelyn, and Von Von, were more like sisters to me. I loved them very much. I miss them very much.
LINDA RUSHTON
December 31, 2012
MAL and I were friends in wilkes barre when I lived there she was a great person and a great friend. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Josette Pappadakis
December 31, 2012
Hanewicz Family. So sorry avout your Mom's passing. I have such fond memories of enjoying so many summer nights at your house. Your Mom was so full of life, always the perfect hostess. She will be kept in my prayers. Josette (George) Pappadakis
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