Madeline Viola Mariano 87, of Jensen Beach FL., passed away on January 7, 2019. She was born on September 30, 1931 in Brooklyn NY, a daughter to the late Joseph and Constance Farese.  In addition to her parents, Madeline is predeceased by her loving husband Nicholas Mariano and one brother Dominck Farese.

She is survived by her six children, Claire Mariano of Jensen Beach; Nicholas Mariano and wife Jo-Ann of Stuart FL.; Samuel Mariano and wife Kathy of Pine Brook NJ.; Janet Mariano-Finizio and husband John of Port Saint Lucie FL, Joseph Mariano and wife Helga; Brian Mariano and brother, Gene Farese and wife Margaret; one sister in law, Mary Anne Farese all of Jensen Beach FL. three grandchildren, Sean, Sam and Nicolette.

Madeline was a Catholic by faith and a loving and compassionate mother as well as friend.  She loved cruises and playing the slot machines.

Visitation for Madeline will be on Monday, January 14 from 5-8 PM with a prayer service to be held at 6:30 PM at Forest Hills Funeral Home Palm City 2001 SW Murphy Road Palm, City FL.  Friends are invited at 10:00AM with Funeral Services held at 11:30AM on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the funeral home chapel with interment and committal services to follow immediately at Forest Hills Memorial Park.

The family requests no flowers; should you wish, contributions can be made to Dogs and Cats Forever, 772-489-5454, 4600 Selvitz Road, Fort Pierce, FL  34981 or Environmental Study Center, 772-219-1887, 2900 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, FL  34957 or Alzheimer's community Care, 772-692-6981, 2200 North Federal Highway, Stuart, FL  34994 in Madeline's name.

Arrangements are entrusted to Forest Hills Funeral Home Palm City.