Aniello "Neil" Madonna

Neil was born March 9, 1939 in Staten Island, NY as the son of Jennie and Michael Madonna. Neil was a resident of the Graniteville section of Staten Island, NY for most of his life until retiring to Lakewood 13 years ago. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Neil retired as a borough superintendent for the New York City Department of Sanitation. He was a talented vocalist and a member of the Troubadours Of Song. He was a regular performer for the choir of Our Lady of Pity Roman Catholic Church, and he sang at numerous parish weddings. Neil was a golf enthusiast and enjoyed opera music. He loved spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years Rosemary; a son, Christopher Madonna; a daughter, Susan Karwecki; two sisters, Marie Font and Rosalie Triano and her husband Sal; four granddaughters, Linda Madonna, Michelle Madonna, Alyssa Karwecki, and Jennifer Karwecki.

Visitation will be Monday, June 3, 2019 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the D'Elia Funeral Home, 1300 Vermont Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in St. Mary of the Lake Church, 43 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Cremation and committal services will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.DEliaFuneralHome.com for the Madonna family.