Dolores Leadbeater (Nessine), age 87, earned her “Angel” wings on January 9, 2024.
Surviving are her 7 children; Laura Madaras, John (Kathy), Diane Malley (Leo), Patricia Handlin, Alfred (Michele), David (Angela) and Richard. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren, Granddaughters Jennifer (Edward) Bradow, Heather Villa, Kristen Shanks-Carle (Washington Eric), Jessica Handlin (Steve), Ashley Fogelboch (Ryan) and Alyssa Leadbeater; Grandsons Brendan (Melissa), Cory (Liz), JP, Anthony (Chrissy), Josh (Jennifer), Noah and Jesse Leadbeater, Joseph Handlin ; as well as 13 great-grandchildren, Michael & Mikayla Bradow, Allyson Villa, Jayden Handlin, Elliot Roldan, Olivia, Jack, Alma, Emma, Sophia, Mia and Michael Leadbeater, Madeline Fogelboch and 1 “on the way”.
Dolores is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, John (Jack); Brothers Anthony and John; Sisters Anna Palmisano, Rose Crane and Angela Giannazzo; and one grandson Thomas Handlin.
Mrs. Leadbeater worked as a teacher’s aide for the Kearny Board of Education for over 20 years.
Private cremation was handled by Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.