Madeline Mary "Cookie" Thumudo

In Loving Memory of Madeline Mary “Cookie” Thumudo March 3, 1945 – March 1, 2026

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Madeline Mary “Cookie” Thumudo (née Roman), who left us peacefully on March 1, 2026, just two days before her 81st birthday. Cookie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend whose warmth, kindness, and quiet strength touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. While her passing leaves an immeasurable void, her love and legacy will live on through the many lives she shaped. Cookie grew up in Ridgewood, Queens, where she developed the caring spirit and strong values that would define her throughout her life. After marrying her beloved husband, Gordon, she moved to the Township of Washington, where they raised their family and built a home filled with love, laughter, and lasting memories. That community remained her home for more than 50 years. For over 35 years, Cookie dedicated herself to her career as an Executive Assistant and Secretary at the Northwest Bergen County Utility Authority (NBCUA). Known for her professionalism, dedication, and kindness, she earned the respect and admiration of colleagues and Commissioners alike. She retired in 2013, proud of the work she had done and the relationships she had built. Cookie was predeceased by her loving parents, Madeline and Adam Roman; her cherished brother, Adam Roman Jr.; and her devoted husband, Gordon, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage until his passing in December 2020. Their enduring partnership and love remained a source of inspiration to their family. She is lovingly survived by her three children—Dawn Marie (Thomas), Brad Joseph (Tina), and Wendi Ann—who were the center of her world. Cookie was also a proud and devoted grandmother to James Edward, Abigayle Grace, Cheyenne, and Kaden and great-grandmother to Oliver and Valerie who brought her immeasurable joy and whose lives she filled with love, guidance, and unwavering support. Cookie’s life was defined by her love for family, her strong work ethic, and her generous spirit. She was a devoted Girl Scout troop leader when her daughters were young, guiding and mentoring with patience and enthusiasm. She was a wonderful cook whose meals brought everyone together, and her cherished Christmas cookie tradition filled the holidays with warmth, sweetness, and togetherness. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures—shopping, curling up with a good book, attending tricky trays with her eldest daughter, and spending relaxing summers at the family’s beloved lake house on Lake Sacandaga in upstate New York, where countless treasured memories were made. In her later years, Cookie faced the challenges of Lewy Body Dementia with grace and courage. She was surrounded by the unwavering love of her family, the compassionate care of the staff at Maple Knoll Village, who became like a second family, and the extraordinary support of the Hospice of Cincinnati nurses. Cookie will be remembered for her gentle spirit, warm smile, and the love she gave so freely. She lived a life rooted in devotion to her family and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Though she is no longer with us, her presence, love, and example will continue to guide and comfort her family for generations to come and will forever be loved and never forgotten. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made in Cookie’s honor to the Hospice of Cincinnati and the Alzheimer’s Association. www.websterfuneralhomes.com

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