Carol Ann Maddamma went to her Lord and Savior on February 11, 2022 at age 78. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 59 years Robert Maddamma, her daughter Hope (John) Vogel, her son Robert (Susan) Maddamma and son Thomas (Courtney) Maddamma, her beloved grandchildren Kayla (Robert) Stimmel and Sean Vogel, Mary Beth and Bobby Maddamma, and Garrett, Zachery and Aiden Maddamma, her brothers William (Dorilu) Stratemeier and Richard Stratemeier, and sister-in-law Vera (John) Rudzik. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, and lifelong friends she considered family. She is predeceased by her mother Anna Stratemeier and father William Stratemeier, and many other family and friends in whose loving embrace she now rests.
Calling Hours are 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, February 16 at Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport, NY. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, February 17 at 11 a.m. at St. John of Rochester, 8 Wickford Way. A prayer service after mass will be held in the large chapel at White Haven Memorial Park cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Carol’s memory be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Carol was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 20, 1943. In 1958, this beautiful young woman was introduced to a strapping young man on the 76 Hamilton streetcar and ever since those two have been known and forever will be known as “Bob and Carol.” She was a woman of immense strength — in love, in life, in faith — and she dedicated much of herself in service to others throughout her life, whether they were family and friends, the Girls Scouts of America, several charities and St. John of Rochester Church, of which she was a parishioner for 50 years. She loved to read and do the daily crossword and was a talented crafter — she could knit, macrame, and cross-stich the most intricate and beautiful patterns, and anyone fortunate enough to be in her home at Christmas time could see her gift with ceramics in the nativity she made. She was a terrific baker and many family and friends have expanded waistlines to prove it. She was an ardent supporter of the Steelers, loved Terry Bradshaw, and was never shy in screaming her disapproval at the players, through the television, occasionally with a salty word or two, in the full belief that it made a difference. Fair warning to the team, that won’t be changing now.
Her love, strength and devotion was an example to us all and we will be drawing from that as we support each other through this difficult time.
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17 responses to “Maddamma, Carol Ann”
Dear Bob
We were saddened and shocked to learn of Carol’s passing.. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers..
With our deepest sympathy
Mary & Tony LoVerdi
Dear Bob,
I wasn’t privileged to know Carol although I think we met once briefly. However, I know of the love and commitment you two shared through comments you made when we are involved together in RABEF. It’s obvious from that experience and the obituary that you were blessed with a loving partner for almost 60 years. My heart aches for you and your family and I pray that the healing will allow you to remember 60 years of happy moments while you grieve.
Warm regards,
Alan Ziegler
Condolences from our family to yours. Jim Sr.
Thinking of your family in this difficult time.
Hope – What a beautifully written tribute to your Mom. She sounds like the kind of person we would all strive to be, I am praying for you, John, your Dad and the rest of your family.
I felt so blessed to call Aunt Carol my godmother. She was so full of love for those in her circle. Loving thoughts and prayers to Uncle Bob, Hope, Bob and Tom and their families too.
Bob Sr., Bob and Susie,
Our hearts go out to you all at this difficult time. We remember family gatherings with Carole, she was kind, generous and made every event special. She will be missed! May you all find comfort in remembering. Sending our love,
Bob, Jen, Bobby & Taylor, Mandy & Rory and Allie.
Carol was a special lady, always with a smile and always time for people she encountered. I will miss knowing I might run into her at Wegmans or in the neighborhood. She raised 3 lovely kids, a grand addition to our community.
So sorry to hear of Carols passing. She was a neighbor on Carriage Court and a graduate of CHS, in my sister’s class. Thoughts and prayers to Bob and family.
She is forever my Mama Maddamma. It was always an adventure when “Bob and Carol” and “Carmine and Filly” were together, and Carol and Filly quickly learned it was safest to watch Bob and Carmine from a distance and deny ownership! I cherish every memory. Rest in Peace Mom. Thank you for all that you taught me.
With our deepest regrets on your family’s loss, Bob.. We are so very sorry to hear this news.
So sorry to hear about your loss, Bob. I will never forget meeting Carol for the first time during our first year at Horizon Point when she took our registration for our first picnic with neighbors, ourChristmas get-together at Woodcliff Horizon restaurant last Christmas and our occasional encounters over the years driving by. Carol was a vibrant lady and I’ve always enjoyed our conversations. . Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Family, We were so sorry to hear about Carol’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you. Our group will not be the same and she will be missed.
Dear Bob, My mother called to let me know of your loss. I wanted to reach out to let you know how sorry I was to hear and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. With heartfelt sympathies, Margaret Holtzhauer Jett
Heartbroken with the passing of my second Mom. So many fond memories of my childhood at the Maddamma’s with Mrs. Maddamma’s kind and warm greeting and love. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Maddamma, Hope, Bob and Tom.