Madeline W. Foerster

Foerster (Cessaro), Madeline W., - It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Madeline W. Foerster (Cessaro) 79, of Linwood. Madeline passed away on May 14, 2021 at Atlanticare Regional Medical Center. Born in Philadelphia, Madeline was raised in Atlantic City and Brigantine. Her parents operated a rooming house on Winchester and Boston Avenues. She loved growing up there with her cousins who lived around the corner. She often told stories of jumping off the Albany Ave. Bridge! Her family then moved to Brigantine. Madeline was a 1960 graduate of Atlantic City High School where she participated in the school choir. Her first job was at the Sweet Shop in Brigantine. After high school she worked for the Prudential Insurance Company in Linwood. She then settled in Ventnor to raise her family. Madeline spent the remainder of her life working in doctor's offices and becoming a dedicated, and devoted single mother always putting her children's needs ahead of her own. Madeline was adored by many of her children's friends who nicknamed her "Rad Mad"! Madeline was an avid reader, awesome cook, devoted lover of dogs, gardener and excellent homemaker! Madeline then married Bob. Together they enjoyed life dining out and traveling. They moved to Linwood where Madeline continued to focus on her family becoming the best Gami and Nana her grandchildren could ask for. Her sense of humor, her huge generous heart, and her concern for all those that surrounded her will be greatly missed. Madeline was a member of the Olde Tymer's Club of Atlantic City, Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Linwood, and the "early morning gang" at Miracles Fitness in Northfield. Predeceased by her parents Jessie and James Cessaro and her cousin James Skubin, Madeline is survived by her husband; Bob, her children; Rob Coren and Michele (Matt) McCully, sister; Pat (Bill) Baumgartel, brother; Frank (Kay) Cessaro, her grandchildren; Nicky Coren, Matthew, Michael, and Molly McCully, cousins; Bob (Joanne) Skubin, Deloris Chappine Cessato, her nieces and nephews Eddie(Robin) Baumgartel , Chris(Kim) Baumgartel, Debbie (Henry) Eden, James (Sarah) Cessaro, Michael Cessaro, Daniel Cessaro, and several great nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Tuesday May 25th from 5-7pm at the George H. Wimberg Funeral Home, 1707 New Road, Linwood. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held the next day, Wednesday May 26th at 11:00am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 724 Maple Ave, Linwood. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing. Madeline wished to thank Fresenius Kidney Care, especially Dr. Shreyer, Lacy, Michael, Jess, Andrea and staff. Dr. Gove, Don and Michele, Dr. Jayasinge, her helpers Katie Maurer, Patti Karpf, Peppy Miller, and Geri Carrera. Donations may be made to Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania, P.O. Box 249, Greencastle, P.A. 17225-0249. Condolences may be extended to the family at ghwimberg.com.