Obituary of Kathleen Badalamenti

Kathleen Ann Badalamenti December 16, 1932 - August 4, 2011 Kathleen Ann Bartolotta was born in Gary, Indiana on December 16, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Catherine (Clubb) Bartolotta. Kathleen attended Roosevelt High School graduating in 1950. She married the love of her life Victor Badalamenti on October 6, 1951 at St. Joseph Church, and from this union came the birth of four daughters. She worked with her family as a waitress at the Frog Leg Inn in the 1960 and 70's. Kathleen loved to entertain guests, whether Sunday morning donuts or Tuesday dinners with the girls she looked forward to spending time with her family. Her story telling seemed to be the center of any get-together. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed making a feast. Kathleen's homemade meatballs, Italian cookies, famous Abalone cake, and spaghetti were all family favorites. Kathleen's driving was classic as well since she was able to travel by only making right turns. Her heart was true and she was a caretaker to her daughter: Mary and beloved : Victor. Kathleen Ann Badalamenti age 78 of Monroe passed away at 4:15am, Thursday, August 04, 2011 at St. Vincent Hospital. In addition to her parents Kathleen's passing was preceded by her husband on January 1, 2009, her daughter: Mary on December 30, 2010; and brothers: Samuel "Thomas" and Robert Bartolotta. Her grandchildren will forever miss their confidant. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters: Vickie Badalamenti of Monroe, Kathy (Dave) Brown of Monroe, and Lisa (Rick) Badalamenti-Lenz of Dundee; brother: Dominic (Paula) Bartolotta and sister-in-law: Phyllis Bartolotta both of Springfield, MO; grandchildren: Jerimiah (Cara) Brown of Lisle, IL, Jenna (Ryan) Kidd of Monroe, Ethan Brown of Monroe, Vincent Giarmo of Monroe, Ben (Abbie) Giarmo of Fort Wayne, IN, Amanda (Jeremy) Nadeau of Ida, Jacob (Annie Whaley) of Ida, and Joseph (Cassandra Heller) Luthy of Sylvania, Ohio; and great grandchildren: Sophia, Max, and Gavin Nadeau. Friends may gather from 1:00-8:00pm, Sunday, August 7, 2011 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe (734) 384-5185 with a Rosary at 6:00pm led by Father Dan Fraser. On Monday, August 8, 2011 a Celebration of Her Life will take place at Merkle's with the Rev. Roy Southerland officiating. Procession will follow to St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the Special Olympics. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort or send a floral tribute by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.