Madeline Laura

Beckerman

Madeline Beckerman, 78, of San Antonio, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Born in Glen Cove, New York, Madeline was the beloved daughter of the late Anthony "Tony" (who passed in 2000) and Madeline (who passed in 1983). Growing up as an only child in a close-knit Italian-American household with her parents and maternal grandparents, she cultivated a lifelong appreciation for deep connections, forming bonds with several early childhood friends whom she always considered to be sisters. She attended St. Patrick's Elementary School and graduated from Glen Cove High School, later completing her education at Gloria K Secretarial School.

Madeline began her professional career as a court clerk in Glen Cove before transitioning into administrative roles within the healthcare industry. She ultimately retired from Aetna in 2017 as a supervisor of case managers. Over her lifetime, she lived in several places, calling Glen Cove, New York home through 1987, before moving to Tampa, Florida, Florence, South Carolina, and finally settling in San Antonio, Florida from 2014 until her passing.

In 1985, Madeline married the love of her life, Charles "Charlie" Beckerman, sharing 41 wonderful years of marriage together. Family and friends were the center of Madeline’s universe. She was a devoted Catholic whose warmth, generosity, and hospitality touched everyone she met. Whether hosting friends or family, she treated every guest as if they were visiting a fine restaurant, ensuring an abundance of food and drinks. She was especially devoted to her son and grandchildren, planning visits weeks in advance by mapping out every meal with everyone's favorite foods and filling the kitchen table with snacks and treats meant to last twice as long as the visit, always sending her grandchildren home with as many leftovers as they could carry.

In recent years, Madeline experienced the joy of reconnecting with her maternal grandfather’s family in Roccasecca dei Volsci, in the Province of Latina in Italy's Lazio region, and cherished the opportunities to visit her extended family there in 2019 and 2024. A vibrant soul, she also loved dancing, traveling to the mountains, and setting sail on cruises across the Caribbean and Europe.

Madeline is survived by her devoted husband of 41 years, Charles "Charlie" Beckerman of San Antonio, FL; her son, Joseph "Joey", daughter-in-law Carolyn, and her cherished grandchildren, Matteo and Liliana.

In accordance with Madeline's wishes, no services are planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to her favorite charity, Shriners Children's.