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Phyllis Madia Obituary
There will be no prior calling hours. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday (June 23) at 10:00 a.m. at St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 1200 Scottsville Rd., Rochester, NY 14624 or Arthritis Foundation, 3300 Monroe Ave., Ste 319, Rochester, NY 14618.
Phyllis was born on November 27 in Geneva, the daughter of the late Carmelo Charles and Angelina Rizzo Gringeri. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish. Lupie worked alongside her husband, Frank, for many years at their family-owned business, Madia's Big M.
She is survived by two sons, Richard (Michelle) Madia of Geneva, Francis (Dafna) Madia, III of Paradise Valley, Arizona; two daughters, Mary Lou McDonald of Santa Ana, Calif., Chris (Frank) Dinan of Geneva; 16 grandchildren, Katie, Mark, Lindsey, Maureen, Jenny, Chelsey, Eric, Audrey, Anthony, Jeanine, Nicholas, Max, Maddie, Ross, Mary, Jillian; three great-grandchildren, Ina, Charley and Adelaide; sister, Mary (Jack) Finnerty; brother-in-law, Joseph (Shirley) Madia; several nieces and nephews.
Phyllis was predeceased by her husband Francis R. Madia, Jr.; two sons, Edward J. Madia, Bernard C. Madia; a brother, Anthony Gringeri; and a sister, Catherine Cardinale.
Arrangements are being handled by the McGuigan & Bero Funeral Home.
For tributes and condolences to the family, please visit www.mcguiganbero funeralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Madia
June 30, 2016
we are so sorry for your loss and will keep your family in our prayers.
ed and nancy smaldone
holley and mike cragg
Phyllis Giardini
June 28, 2016
Fond memories of my beautiful cousin Lupe..Peace, Blessings and Love to all her dear family..
June 28, 2016
I will always have fond memories of my beautiful cousin Lupe..love, blessings and peace to all her dear famiy.
Phyllis Telarico Giardini - Fountain Hills, AZ
Christine (Fleming) Plate
June 27, 2016
To the entire Madia family
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom, I was away so am just finding out. She was such a wonderful, friendly and caring person. I have fond memories of her and Madia's Big M.
Dave and Kathy Heatherly
June 23, 2016
RIP Lupie, such a beautiful person. Our deepest sympathy to the Madia Family. Dave and Kathy Heatherly
Kevin Lindsay
June 23, 2016
So sorry to hear about Lupe!!! She was a Great Lady and friend she will be missed. Kevin Linsay
June 23, 2016
Soapie, Frank , Chris & family,
I am so sorry for your loss of such a beautiful Mother & Grandmother. May the dear memories you hold in your hearts help guide you through the coming days. I am so lucky to have known Lupie I will never forget her beautiful smile !
I am thankful for the wonderful memories I hold in my heart! Love to you all, Stretch
Ed And Elaine Prindle
June 22, 2016
May her soul rest in peace. She was such an inspiration to many.
Steve Mazzoli
June 22, 2016
Soapy and Micky and family very sorry about your mom.
Steve Hennessy
June 22, 2016
Chris,Soapie,Frank and the entire Madia family. Your mom was a very close and dear friend of my mom (Sherry), I'm sorry to say because of health reasons she will not be there on Thursday. Our deepest condolences.
Steve Hennessy and the entire Hennessy family.
Audrey Parish
June 22, 2016
I can speak for my entire family, Geneva has lost a wonderful woman, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She will be sadly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Audrey Henninger Parish
Rachel McQueen
June 22, 2016
So sorry to hear about Aunt Lupie. I so enjoyed the times that I spent with her. What a beautiful woman and such a beautiful family. I hope everyone takes a little comfort in the fact that she is at peace and watching over all of you.
lovingly,
Rachel McQueen
June 22, 2016
Chris and family. So sorry for your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Linda and Mark Vacca
LISA RAGER
June 22, 2016
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Phyllis was a GREAT LADY and we will miss seeing her. The Girls from Rite Aid Pharmacy.
Phyllis Snyder
June 22, 2016
Iam so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest Sympathy. She was a Beautiful Lady!
Phyllis Snyder
Sharon Hogan
June 21, 2016
Chris, Soapie, and Family:
We're so very sorry to hear the sad news about your beloved Mother. Please know you're all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May your wonderful memories help ease your sorrow. It's very difficult losing someone you love so dearly. Much love to all. Fondly - The Hogans Sharon, Kayleigh & Emily
Judy Bero
June 21, 2016
To a beautiful soul. How fortunate I am to be able to say Mrs. M was my friend.
Love & Peace to all the family.
June 21, 2016
To The Madia Family,
Bill and I are so sorry to read about Lupie. Prayers and thoughts with all of the family at this time.
With Sincere Sympathy
Bill and Pati Mattice, Victor, New York
Mindy Hurd-Johnson
June 21, 2016
Soapy, Mickie, Jen, Chelsey,Eric, Audi, Katie & Marc, I am so sorry to hear this about Lupie. She was a great lady, loved her scratch off tickets back in the day at Madia's when she would cover the front office.It was great pleasure to have known her. Heaven sure gained a true angel. God bless you all.
With deepest sympathy,
Nancy Whitwell
June 21, 2016
Chrissie, Soapie and all of the Madia Family, so sorry for your loss. Lupie raised a great bunch of kids. Bill says he had the best time talking with her.
Cindi Peter Bero
June 21, 2016
How lucky I was to grow up next door to the Madia family! Lupie was a second mom to me, and I have many. many memories of her. Sending love to all of you with my sincere sympathy.
Michael Crough
June 21, 2016
My sincerest condolences to all the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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