Obituary of Madeline Marchese

Madeline Patterfritz was born in Monroe on November 7, 1933. She was one of thirteen children born from the union of the late Joseph Patterfritz and the late Carmella (Doppise) Patterfritz. Madeline attended Monroe Schools. Madeline married the love of her life, Casper Marchese Jr. on December 29, 1951 and from this union came the birth of three children. Madeline was a homemaker, a wonderful wife and mother, with a sweet disposition, and a kind-heart. When it came to her children she was very forgiving, and they of course could do no wrong. Madeline loved the time that she spent with her family and friends, going out to eat, shopping, and playing cards. She was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Madeline loved watching her Soap Operas "Stories", as a young woman she was an avid bingo player, and she enjoyed crocheting, completing crafts, jewelry making with Dawn, and collecting dolls. She loved to play the lottery and buying scratch off tickets. She was an animal lover and had a special place in her heart for her dogs. Madeline Marchese, age 79 of Monroe passed away at 9:53pm on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by her husband: Casper Marchese Jr.; son: Ricky Marchese; granddaughter: Elisha McBee; brothers: Gorland, Albert, Nick, and Patsy Patterfritz, and sisters: Josephine Downey, Mary Cassar, Dolly Brooks, Angelane Jurva, and Marie Patterfritz. To cherish her memory she leaves daughter: Dawn (Paul) Francis of Monroe; son: David Marchese of Monroe; sister: Catherine Beasley of Novi, brothers: Michael (Sandi) Camillo and Tony Camillo both of Monroe; ten grandchildren: Kimberly Marchese, Richard Gilstorff, Joey Gilstorff, David Marchese Jr., Nicholas Campbell, Tia Marchese, Tyler Marchese, David Carson McBee Jr., Adrianna Madeline Marchese, and Emily Francis; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and was especially close to: Patricia Pocs, Beverly Egan, and Betty McKart. Friends may gather from 4:00-8:00pm on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe (734) 384-5185. She will lie in state from 9:00am until the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00am on Monday, April 22, 2013 at St. Joseph Church, 924 East Second with Father William Fisher officiating. Burial following at St. Joseph Cemetery. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com; Online Tributes page.