Madeline "Babe" Mastracchio, 91, of Hamden died July 10th, after a long illness at Yale New Haven St. Raphael Campus. Born in New Haven, July 10, 1929, daughter of the late Anthony & Philomena Lanziero, she was the loving wife of Nicholas Mastracchio Sr.. A lifelong Hamden resident, Madeline enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons; Nicholas (Nancy-Lee) Mastracchio of Southington and Anthony (Andrea) Mastracchio of FL., daughters; Linda Mancheski of Branford, Cindy Buchter of Hamden, and Debbie (John) Melillo of Meriden, 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers; Ralph, Frank, James, Louis,and Anthony Lanziero Jr., and sisters Kitty Venditto & Ann Ceraso. There are no calling hours, instead friends are asked to go directly to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church TUESDAY 11 A.M. for a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in All saints cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital www.stjude.org