Margaret J. (Lupariello) Yerardi, 82, of Coconut Creek FL died Tuesday (April 28, 2026) at her residence after an illness.

Margaret was born in Bridgeport CT, the daughter of the late Joseph J. Lupariello and the late Margaret (Schuller) Lupariello.

Margaret was a graduate of the Frank Scott Bunnell High School in Stratford CT and earned her bachelor's degree from Dean Junior College and Boston University.

It was in Massachusetts that she met Michael Yerardi. They would marry and spend many happy years together. Las Vegas was their vacation destination of choice.

Margaret was very creative and artistic, in charge of designing programs and prizes for the Italian American Club shows, making decorations and centerpieces, sewing pillows and costumes, origami and setting up theme parties for friends. She also loved to bowl, play cards and dine out with her beloved circle of friends.

She is survived by her son: Benjamin Yerardi Madeiras and his wife Amy Madeiras; her daughter: Pamela Yerardi Anderson and her husband Brian Anderson; also many cousins.

Following a Mass of Christian Burial in Florida a Private Graveside Committal Service will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Milford MA. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, 44 Congress Street, Milford MA.