Madeleine Dorato

DORATO, MADELEINE Madeleine, age 81, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Friday, September 27, 2013. She is survived by her son, Chris and wife, Karen; son, Alex and wife, Kathleen; daughters, Sylvia and Veronica; her beloved grandchildren, Amber, Jeff, Shannon, Brandon, Bryce, Zachary, Tatiana, Alessandra, Serena, Sophie, Lily, Gabrielle and Skye; and her brothers and sisters. Madeleine was preceded in death by her husband Peter. Madeleine was born in France and moved to New York in 1955 to work as an au pere. She met her husband, Peter, at a church dance in New York City, and the two were married three months later. Peter and Madeleine were married for 54 years. They lived in New York, Colorado, and eventually settled in New Mexico. Madeleine was a talented seamstress. She loved to sing, and was a member of the University Chorus for over 30 years. She also sang in the chorus at the Aquinas Newman Center, where she was an active parishioner since 1976. Madeleine loved children, and was a surrogate mother and grandmother to countless numbers of children. She worked and taught French to the children at Sweetheart daycare up until she passed away. Madeleine was best known for her kind and gentle spirit. She was a friend to all she met and was known by everyone in her neighborhood. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 7:00 pm at FRENCH - University, with visitation one hour prior from 6:00-7:00 pm. Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 10:00 am at Aquinas Newman Center, 1815 Las Lomas Rd NE with entombment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Madeleine and Peter Dorato memorial fund for scholarships at UNM. For information please contact Courtney Holmes at the UNM Foundation, (505) 277-0664 or (505) 277-4503.