Madeline Branchini, age 87, of Hamden, passed away on December 16, 2011in Whitney Manor. Born in New Haven on January 29, 1924, she was a daughter of the late Leo &Julia Iadarola Carbone. Madeline was the loving wife of the late Bruno Branchini and sister of the late Anita Kasle. She is survived by her daughter, Diane & her son-in-law Stanley Mucha of Hamden; her granddaughter Kimberly Mucha of Hamden; her niece Valerie Dooley & her nephew Stephen Kasle. A resident of Hamden most of her life, she was a former sales clerk retired from Savitt Jewelers. There will be no calling hours, friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial in the Blessed Sacrament Church on Tuesday, Dec. 20th at 11:00 AM with interment to follow in Beaverdale Memorial Park, New Haven. Madeline's family would like to thank the staff at Whitney Manor for the care and support she received in her time of need. Contributions in lieu of flowers in her memory may be made to the Blessed Sacrament Church, 321 Circular Ave, Hamden, CT 06514. Arrangements are in care of BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave, Hamden.