Josephine Ann Pecoraro

1943 - 2016

Josephine Ann Pecoraro obituary, 1943-2016, San Diego, California

BORN

1943

DIED

2016

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Merkley-Mitchell Mortuary

3838 Camino Del Rio North Suite 103

San Diego, California

Josephine Pecoraro Obituary

Josephine Ann Joann' Pecoraro July 8, 1943 - September 23, 2016 San Diego, California Josephine Ann Tarantino (Joann) was born to Jack and Lillian Tarantino in San Diego, California on July 8th, 1943.She was raised in Little Italy, attended Washington Elementary, Roosevelt Jr. High and graduated from San Diego High School.Upon graduating high school she got a job at Foreign Auto Supply. On March 17, 1968 she married Nicola Pecoraro and had three children: Zina (Mario) Pepe, Onofrio and Jack, which were her pride and joy.In 1974 Nicola and Joann started their company, Nick Pecoraro Painting and Decorating Inc., which was the foundation and legacy that is continued by their sons Onofrio and Jack to this day.In 1999 Joann became a grandmother to Angela and the following year to granddaughter Josephine, whom she adored.Joann was a prominent part of Little Italy for 73 years instilling the family values, traditions and faith in God that are some of the qualities that she will be remembered for by all who knew her.She was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and a proud member of the Madonna Addorolata Society and her annual devotion to St. Anthony.Her greatest role was that of being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be cherished and adored by her family. Never forgotten and always in our hearts. May she rest in peace.She is survived by her husband, Nicola Pecoraro, daughter Zina (Mario) Pepe, sons Onofrio and Jack. She was predeceased by her brother Frank Tarantino, mother Lillian Tarantino and father Jack Tarantino.In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests a donation to Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church building fund.High mass and rosary will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 9:00 a.m. with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery immediately following the mass.

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2016.
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I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. My prayers are with you Zena and your family.

Antonietta D'Amato

October 5, 2016

Our deepest sympathy, we are saddened by the news of your loss. May God grant you comfort and peace and may her soul rest in peace.
In our thoughts and prayers❤
The Storniolo Family
(Benito, Fiorella,, Maddeline, Marigrace, Cristina and Gina)

October 1, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. It is so painful to lose a loved one. May God give you comfort in this difficult time as you await his promises to take away death and wipe the tears from all faces.

Paris

September 29, 2016

May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our hearts and prayers.

George

September 28, 2016

To the Pecoraro family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
I have many wonderful memories of our younger years and will cherish them always.
Rest in peace my dear friend.

Stella Barranco

September 28, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful mother. Zina, Onofrio and Jack, you are in my prayers.
Mia (Ghio) Courtney

Mia Courtney

September 28, 2016

Pecoraro Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for your family and JoAnn.

Mary Parisi

September 28, 2016

Condolences to the family. Our connection goes back to about 60 years when we would vacation in San Diego from San Francisco to visit friends and relatives there. Nicola and I are related through my aunt Ninfa of Aspra.

Peter Aiello

September 28, 2016

Nicola & Family, so sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength you need to get thru your loss of your wife and mother. I know she will be greatly missed, but also you have wonderful memories that will always be with you.

God Bless all of you. With great sympathy,

JoAnn Principato Thompson

September 27, 2016

Iam also a wife, mother, and grandmother who share your mother's sentiments, I also know what it feels to loose a mother, and Iam so sorry 2corithians1:3,4

September 27, 2016

Zina, Onofrio, and Jack
So sorry to hear of your Moms passing !! Praying for your family during this difficult time.

Margaret Cianflone

September 27, 2016

Sending up prayers for your family as you go through this difficult time.

Belinda Marcum

September 27, 2016

Onofrio, I'am so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom well she used to hang out with my cousin Stella. May she rest in peace and God Bless you and your family. Take Care and stay strong.

Thomas Corona

September 27, 2016

We send our prayers and condolences. May Zizi Joann rest in peace. Frank, Jennifer, Frankie, Trevor, and Justin

Frank Tarantino

September 26, 2016

Dear Pecoraro Family, We're so sorry to hear about your loss. She was such a beautiful woman on the inside as she was on the outside. She will definitely be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May she, and your faithful departed rest in peace. Sincerely, Concetta, Salvatore, Mary Jo, and Jerry Corona

Corona Family

September 26, 2016

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