Vincenza Mafalda Braender, 87 of Phoenix passed away on September 21, 2016 after a long illness. Mafalda, “Mada” as she was affectionately named, loved her family in the U.S. and her siblings back in her home country of Italy. She was devoted to taking care of her youngest granddaughter prior to her illness.
She is survived by her sons, Richard and Robert; grand-daughters, Hannah, McKayla and Alexandra; sisters Lilly and Italia and brother, Franco.
Services will be on October 1st, 2016 at 12:00 noon at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018 with Interment at St. Francis Cemetery Mausoleum, 2033 N. 48th Street, Phoenix.
Celebration of Life Reception will follow at 5014 East Clarendon Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85018.
Carol
My deepest sympathy to my cousins. Prayers for my beautiful Aunt Mafalda. Love and peace and fond memories to you all ❤️
mimmo
Dear Richard and Robert,
on the funeral day we will our thought with you all to remember our dear zia Mafalda.
Nice memories form Tripoli when you lived with us for one month, when zia Mafalda was in hospital after the birth of Robert.
With Richard official English-Italian translator between your father Harry and my mother zia Vera.
All our love to you all.
Mimmo Daniela Massimo
Mike Tussis
Dear Richard and Robert,
when we all hoped that Mafalda was recovering from her illness she suddenly and sadly departed.
We feel so sorry and we are very close to you.
Mike Erna Alessandra
Holly Grignon and Family
Rob & Alex,
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and we are very sorry for your loss! We are sending big hugs your way until we can be with you to give them to you ourselves! We love you both very much and will miss being there with you!