Madelyn Rispoli Ardito, 88, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at the Masonicare Health Center, Wallingford. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles N. Ardito. Madelyn was born in New Haven on September 5, 1925; daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Esposito Rispoli, had worked as a telephone operator for the SNET Company and later as a switchboard operator for the CT Motor Club. Madelyn was a devoted, loving wife and mother; truly enjoyed helping to raise her four grandchildren whom she loved unconditionally. Mother of Patricia Dortenzio and her husband Douglas, Thomas Ardito and his wife Rachel. Grandmother of Marjorie, Madelyn and Charles Ardito, and Christine Dortenzio. Sister of Michael Rispoli and his wife Josephine, and the late Bonaventure Rispoli.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Frances Cabrini Church at 10:00. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Friday from 5 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Masonicare Health Center, 22 Masonic Ave., Wallingford, CT 06492.