Maria T. Maldonado (nee Dougherty) "Ria" on June 1, 2017 passed to the Lord at the age of 55. Maria was born on June 9, 1961 the daughter of Maria Moreno Dougherty and the late Michael Roy Dougherty of Glassboro.
Loving wife to Joseph Maldonado. Devoted mother to Christina and Anthony . Caring grandmother to Alicia, Anthony Jr., Adam and Arabella. Dearest sister to Michael, Robert, Joseph and Loretta Curran. Cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Maria was a graduate of Glassboro High School Class of 1979. In 1981 she became the wife of Joseph Maldonado her sweet heart for 35 years. He became her life long best friend and together they had 2 children Christina and Anthony as they grew so did her family with 4 beautiful grandchildren. Maria spent most of her life in Glassboro until moving to Deptford in the early 90's. She worked throughout her married life as a computer data base analyst. Maria had a zest for life and a can do attitude. She wore her heart on her sleeve. Always there for all in need; she loved doing for her family and friends. She loved the beach, singing, dancing,cooking, decorating and vacationing with the Fab five . Her happiest times were with her family. Maria had a smile that was radiating and a heart that was warm like the sun.
Please join in celebrating Maria's life on July 1, 2017 at the Star Cross Fire Hall from 1-4 pm, located at 4231 Tuckahoe Rd, Williamstown, NJ 08094. (Franklin Twp.)
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Summer day
It seemed like it would shower when we least expected it. We were going to my bosses wedding . We drove down the shore in our under garments and our short robes; we did not want to wrinkle our outfits Truck drivers with their view never entered our minds setting out on this hot summer day. We were bee bopping and before you knew we were surrounded by trucks; trying to get our attention. We we're not having any verbal communication that would have let the hot air in or possibly ruin our hair. When we got to the shore we stopped at the house to put our outfits on as we were running late to get to the country club for the celebration. We got back into the car and on our way it starts down pouring We got to the wedding and it never slowed downed the grounds appeared very muddy. With no vallay parking we agreed after 15 mins of sitting in the car to bag the reception . We did not want to ruin our new outfits and my snake skin shoes. We changed out of our clothes in the parking lot of the country club and drove back home with our under garments and no robes, by this time they were packed away. We were like Thelma and Louise carefree and living in the moment. As we approached the highway the sun came out and the rain stopped. We rolled down the windows laughed, sang and communicated with all along the way. We had so much fun skipping the wedding. We arrived back home got changed into our new outfits and went clubbing for the evening. We had such a great time we laughed and sang all day and met new people along the way and danced all night.