Michael M. Madonna Michael M. Madonna , 83, of Brockton died Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at Sachem Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of East Bridgewater. He was the husband of the late Irene V. (Benson) Madonna for 46 years. Born March 24, 1925 in Brockton, he was the son of the late Frank Madonna and Rosarina (Lombardo) Madonna. Raised in Brockton, he attended Brockton schools. Michael served in the United States Army during World War II and was awarded a Purple Heart. He was a tool and dye maker by trade where he worked for Franklin Auto Parts, Sigma Electronics and Brockton High School, where he retired as a maintenance worker. Michael lived most of his life in Brockton, but he also enjoyed his other home in Boynton Beach, Florida. He also took pleasure in sailing and attending flea markets. Michael is survived by his children, Janet M. Raphel and her husband Alan of Endwell, New York, Jeanne L. White and her husband Jack of Brockton and Michael E. Madonna of Florida; his grandchildren, Rebecca Raphel, Elissa Raphel, Jared Raphel, Allison Olson, and Amanda White; his siblings, Augie Madonna, Lena Hassan, Sal Madonna and Arthur Madonna. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Vincent Madonna. Funeral Information Funeral services will be held in the Russell Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt 123) Brockton on Friday, June 20th, at 11:00AM. Private Cremation to follow. Calling hours in the Russell Pica Funeral Home Thursday 5:00-8:00PM. For Janet Alan Raphel's relatives and friends, Shiva Observance will be held at the home of Janet Alan Raphel, 3721 Wildwood Dr., Endwell, New York on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 6:00-9:00PM.