Madeline Rose Posack Montano, 77, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Saturday May 23, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. She was the wife of Donald L. Montano, Sr. Madeline was born in New Haven on September 12, 1937; daughter of the late Peter and Rose Witas Posack; was employed by the North Haven High School, Dairy Mart of North Haven, United States Surgical and the Little Red Shoe House of North Haven.  Mother of Bernadette Montano, Donald Montano Jr. (Terri), Vincent Montano (Tina), Regina Cone (Brian) and Jeanine Montano.  Mother-in-law of Karen Montano and the late Henry Rodriguez.  Sister of Peter Posack, May DeLano. Grandmother of Bryan, Justin and Joshua Montano, and Henry (Bub) Rodriguez, Jr.  Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, and her beloved dog Sophie. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the exemplary care provided by her devoted friend Lynn, Dr. Hal Tara, the staff at Father McGivney/Smilow Cancer Center and the Vitas nursing staff, especially recognizing Robin, Vicky, Rhonda, Nancy, Bridget, Kathy, Maryann, Stephanie, Melissa and Des.

Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue,Wednesday morning at 10:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Beaverdale Memorial Park. The visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929 or the CT