Marie Angela Brodman

Marie Angela Brodman obituary, Somerset, NJ

Marie Angela Brodman

Marie Brodman Obituary

Published by Legacy on Nov. 10, 2025.
Marie Angela Brodman (nee Genduso) (Mary) passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025. She was born on March 5, 1940 in Plainfield, NJ to Giuseppe and Angelina Genduso of South Plainfield, NJ. She is predeceased by her parents and her granddaughter, Nyssa Brodman.
Mary is also survived by her loving husband Robert A Brodman of 66 years, her son Robert D. Brodman (wife Cheryl Wistrom), her daughter Bethany A. Petruzela (husband Peter), son Keith M. Brodman (wife Karyn) and her cherished grandchildren Christopher Petruzela (wife Toni), Samantha Petruzela, Lindsay Brodman and her great-grandson Justin Brodman–Hornbeck.
Mary was a proud member of the Rutgers University family, retiring after more than 20 years of service at the Archibald S. Alexander Library on College Avenue in New Brunswick, NJ.
When not passionately cheering on her Yankees, Giants, Packers, Scarlett Knights, Badgers and Wolverines, she enjoyed building puzzles, playing games, watching game shows and would never miss her music and dance competition shows.
Most of all her cherished moments were spending time with her family.
As the strong and loving matriarch of her family, she will be immeasurably missed.
In her memory, donations can be made to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. https://colorectalcancer.org/

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