Madeline Baracco Arena passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Chalmette, LA at the age of 87. She was born on February 15, 1933 in St. Rose, LA, the daughter of Joseph Baracco and Clara Petrolia Baracco. She was a 1952 graduate of Destrehan High School. Madeline was well known in St. Bernard Parish as the owner of Madeline’s Hallmark. She loved adventurous vacations with her husband, two sons and grandchildren. She will be missed for her charm, smile, wisdom and grace. She was loved and respected by her grandchildren and anyone who crossed her path. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Rose Baracco Yankovich and Mary Ann Baracco Pfister. Madeline is survived by her husband of 65 years, Frank Natalie Arena Jr.; her sons Dr. Gregg Keith Arena (Alisha) and Douglas David Arena; her brothers Leo Baracco (Phillis) and Salvador Baracco (Gail); grandchildren Travis (Sabrina), Cori and Jaren. Earlier this year, she was gifted with a great granddaughter, Zella Wren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Madeline had a private wake in and funeral service, partly because of the time we live in. Her only request from her family and friends would be to keep her in your prayers. Special thanks to all the nurses, doctors and staff of Notre Dame Hospice who tried their best to comfort and nurse her. She loved life and will be greatly missed. Madeline was waked in the home she loved so much and a Funeral Mass was held at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA. She was laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.