Josephine Narisi Wright

WRIGHT, JOSEPHINE NARISI, 78 - passed away on August 7, 2008 surrounded by family at Kindred Hospital in Philadelphia. Josephine was the beloved matriarch of a large, close-knit family that includes her husband of 56 years, eight children, 19 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two more on the way. Born on May 31, 1930 in South Philadelphia to immigrant parents, Josephine moved to Pleasantville with her husband Robert in 1956 and lived there for 49 years before moving to Northfield in 2005. At 39 Charles Avenue, Josie and Bob raised their children - JoAnn, Wayne, Frank, Danny, Tommy, Vicky, Bobby, and Monica. Words cannot express how much we miss Mom. She taught us so much - not by preaching - but in the example that she set. First and foremost, she taught us tolerance for all people - big and small, rich and poor, black and white, moody and sunny. She welcomed her children's wives and husbands - past and present - with open arms - Jake, Dottie, Karen, Michael, Patti, Anna, Lorenzo, Bob, Chrissy, Millie, Patti, and Jill. She reveled in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren --- loved to have them around, watch them grow, and boast of their accomplishments. And she dearly loved her extended family -- the Narisis in the Philadelphia area and the Wrights of Atlantic City and Ventnor. Nothing made Mom happier than to have her family around her, especially on Thanksgiving and Christmas, cooking for them - even when her eyes were failing, listening to them, laughing with them. Josephine's generosity knew no bounds. She gave freely of her time, her money, and her heart. The word "no" was not part of her vocabulary. Her home was always open - to teenagers finding their way and to anyone down on their luck. She made many friends over the years - as an avid bowler at Verona and Kingpin Lanes, and as an office manager at Atlantic Electric for 25 years. She shared many fun-filled times with her best friend and honorary family member Judie Custer. And she dearly loved her German Shepherd, Sarge, her loyal companion for the past 12 years. A viewing will be held on Sunday, August 10, 7-9pm, and Monday, August 11, at the Adams-Perfect Funeral Home, 1650 New Road, Northfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, 25 W. Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville, on Monday, August 11, at 11 am followed by burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Mays Landing. Arrangements are entrusted to and written condolences may be sent to www.Adams-Perfect.com.