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Madeline Galassi Obituary
Born: August 5, 1929
Died: November 13, 2020
JANESVILLE, Wis. – Madeline M. "Madge" Galassi, 91, of Janesville, WI, and formerly of Spring Valley, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, November 13, 2020, at Agrace Hospice in Janesville.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at noon on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Nativity of Our Lord Parish (St. Anthony Church) in Spring Valley, with Rev. Scott Potthoff officiating. Burial will follow at Valley Memorial Park Cemetery in Spring Valley. Visitation for Madeline will be from 11 a.m. until time of funeral services, Thursday, at the Church. The Barto Funeral Home in Spring Valley is assisting the family. Everyone attending is required to wear a mask and abide by social distancing guidelines and capacity limits.
Madeline was the youngest of four daughters born to Agnes and John Marenda on August 5, 1929. She married Albert Galassi on June 3, 1950 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Spring Valley.
Madeline was a graduate of Hall High School. As a young woman, she worked as a lab technician at St. Margaret's Hospital in Spring Valley. She was a devoted wife and mother and she cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She loved decorating for the holiday seasons and made her family's home warm and comfortable. She also enjoyed collecting and reading cookbooks.She continued the family tradition of making ravioli, a skill taught to her by her dear mother-in-law Maria (Noni) Galassi, and she made them to perfection. Her family was always her main priority, though.
Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Albert Galassi of Janesville; her children, Michael (Jenny) Galassi of Olympia,WA, Jane Hamilton of Janesville, Cathy (Mario) Balettie of Geneva, and Bob (Angela) Galassi of Machesny Park; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and three sisters, Geraldine Smith, Virginia Koziel, and Johanna Bowland.
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Memories and Condolences
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Danny Galassi
November 18, 2020
I will miss you. You were always so loving and nice to me. I always looked forward to coming up for Christmas every year bc I enjoyed the dinner (raviolis) and family time that we always shared. I wished that we could of stayed longer during those trips. You always made me feel so loved. I love you Grandma.
George Casford
November 18, 2020
My Sympathies to the family of Madeline Galassi. May happy memories and God's Blessings comfort you at this difficult time.
Me and Grandma the last time I spent time with her 2 1/2 years ago. Love you, Michelle
Michelle Galassi
November 18, 2020
I’m so sad that you are no longer with us. I miss you and love you Grandma. You will be in everyone’s memories forever. I will miss your laugh and sweet demeanor. I only wish we had more time to spend together. Sending lots of loving thoughts and prayers to you in heaven. ❤ Love, Michelle
Jacqueline Mignone
November 17, 2020
Our family is very sorry for the loss of Aunt Madeline, May the angels bless all of you,
and we shall keep you in our thought and prayers.. Always.....
Roger and Jacqueline Mignone
& Family
John and Dawnette Mignone
November 17, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to the Galassi family. Thinking of you in our prayers.
Love, John and Dawn Mignone and family
Barry Smith
November 16, 2020
Although I have not seen my Aunt Madge in many years, I will always remember her kindness and wonderful smile and sense of humor. I remember Aunt Madge and Uncle Al attending our wedding 51 years ago last August. How time just flys by. Condolences to the entire Galassi family.
Barry and Cindy Smith
Lake St Louis, Missouri
Valerie & Ted Wilson
November 16, 2020
To Cathy & family, You are in our thought & prayers through this time of sorrow. Let your loving memories carry you through this time of a heartache. Your mom will be forever shining her light upon you. Valerie & Ted Wilson
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