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Madeline Brookman (nee Balmer) age 96, of Naples, FL and Wayne, NJ passed away on September 22 at Regency Gardens in Wayne.
Born in Paterson, NJ she was a graduate of Central High School. She resided in Elmwood Park, NJ for 50 years, where she raised her family. She and her late husband Elmer retired to Delray Beach, Fl and then to Naples, FL. They summered for over 50 years at their house in Ocean Beach, NJ. While at Ocean Beach they enjoyed many trips to Atlantic City, which they loved.
Prior to retirement, she was employed in the offices of Grand Union.
Madeline was the wife of the late Elmer Brookman(2006) with whom she shared almost 70 years of marriage. She is survived by her loving daughter Joan Haussmann and her husband Robert. Beloved grandmother of Karen Johnson and her husband David Poyda. Dearest great grandmother of Robert Johnson. She was predeceased by her son Thomas (1979). Madeline was a very caring, wonderful person who adored her family and dear friends.
Relatives and friends may visit with the family at Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne on Sunday, September 25, 2011 from 2-5 PM.
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Burial will be private.

September 22, 2011
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Burial will be private.
Madeline Brookman (nee Balmer) age 96, of Naples, FL and Wayne, NJ passed away on September 22 at Regency Gardens in Wayne.
Born in Paterson, NJ she was a graduate of Central High School. She resided in Elmwood Park, NJ for 50 years, where she raised her family. She and her late husband Elmer retired to Delray Beach, Fl and then to Naples, FL. They summered for over 50 years at their house in Ocean Beach, NJ. While at Ocean Beach they enjoyed many trips to Atlantic City, which they loved.
Prior to retirement, she was employed in the offices of Grand Union.
Madeline was the wife of the late Elmer Brookman(2006) with whom she shared almost 70 years of marriage. She is survived by her loving daughter Joan Haussmann and her husband Robert. Beloved grandmother of Karen Johnson and her husband David Poyda. Dearest great grandmother of Robert Johnson. She was predeceased by her son Thomas (1979). Madeline was a very caring, wonderful person who adored her family and dear friends.
Relatives and friends may visit with the family at Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne on Sunday, September 25, 2011 from 2-5 PM.
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