Madeline M. 'maddy' Tirado

Madeline M. 'Maddy' Tirado, 23, of Meriden, passed away suddenly on Sunday (June 8, 2008). She was born in Hartford, May 28, 1985. She graduated from Maloney High School, Meriden and was attending Middlesex Community College, majoring in Early Childhood Development. She was employed by The Pumpkin Patch Daycare, Cromwell. She is survived by her mother, Maria Montez, a brother, Esteban Tirado, Jr., sisters, Hilda, Lilliana, Sully, Linda and M-Uneca Tirado; nieces, Madelyn, Destney, Aaliyaha, Jackie and a nephew, Esteban Tirado, Jr. She was predeceased by her father, Esteban 'Popi' Tirado who passed away in 2001. She is also survived by foster parents, Mitch, Jr. and Debra Stueber-Ward of Meriden, along with foster grandparents, and numerous foster family members and friends. Madeline's hobbies included music, shopping and dance, shoes and 'Tweety Bird'. Her passion included working with children. Funeral Service to celebrate Madeline's Life will be Friday June 13 at 12 noon, at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield, with the Rev. W. Vance Cotten officiating. The burial will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Calling hours will be Friday from 9-12 Noon at the funeral chapel. Donations can be made in Madeline's name to the charity of your choice. For on line expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com