Pauline (Palmina) L. Dellarocco Madonna, 89, passed away peacefully Oct. 12, 2017 at Whitney Manor, Hamden. She was the beloved wife of Philip V. Madonna Sr. Pauline was born in New Haven, March 8, 1928 to the late Michelina (Napolitano) and Pasquale Dellarocco and resided in Hamden most of her life. She was a dedicated homemaker, loved her family, friends, cooking, aerobics and making everyone laugh. She is survived by her children Frank (Anne Marie) Madonna of Hamden, Philip (Karen) Madonna Jr. of Wallingford.  Pamela (Rudi) Siela of Ft. Wayne. IN, grandchildren Philip III,Chelsea, Nicholas and Anthony Madonna and Luke, Rachel and Gabrielle Siela, step grandchildren, Gary (Erin) Cullinan and Katie (Marcello Onofrio) Cullinan, step great grandchildren, Cian Cullinan and Aiden Onofrio, sister- in- law Rose Decesare and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband she was pre-deceased by 12 siblings, foster parents Charles and Louise D'Agostino and foster sister, Victoria Cappello. Funeral Monday at 9:15 from the Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home, 1022 Dixwell Ave., Hamden and at Christ,The Bread of Life Church, (Blessed Sacrament) at 10 o'clock. Interment in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 7 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Regional Hospice, 73 Stadley Rough Rd. Danbury, Ct. 06811 or Big Brothers Big Sisters, 2470 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport, CT. 06605