Josephine C. DiNardo

DI NARDO Josephine C. (Marconi) DiNardo, age 90, of Trumbull, the beloved wife of the late Peter R. DiNardo, entered into eternal rest on Saturday October 17, 2009 in her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Bridgeport on September 28, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Antoinette (Marcello) Marconi and was a Trumbull resident for 58 years. Josephine was very active in politics for many years. Locally she was one of the founders of the Trumbull Democratic Federated Women's Club, in which she served in various official roles. She was elected to the Democratic State Central Committee for 25 years before retiring that capacity. Josephine and Peter hosted house parties for many elected officials including U.S. Senators, Governors, State Legislators and first Selectman. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother and loved to entertain in her home. Survivors include her beloved family, one son, Sal DiNardo and wife Lea of Fairfield, one daughter, Nancy DiNardo of Trumbull, five loving grandchildren, Diana Frascatore and husband Dennis, Peter F. DiNardo and wife Vicky, Peter A. DiNardo, Leonard DiNardo and Melissa DiNardo, five great grandchildren, two brothers, Dan Marconi of Milford, Robert Marconi and wife Rita of Trumbull and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one son, Leonard DiNardo, two sisters, Alice Iassogna and Dora Aiello, two brothers, William Marconi and Leonard Marconi; one sister-in-law, Helen Marconi of Fairfield. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday October 21, 2009 at 11a.m. DIRECTLY in St. Theresa Church, 5301 Main St. Trumbull with a Mass of the Christian Burial. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may call on Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. in the Parente-Lauro Funeral Home, 559 Washington Avenue, Bridgeport. The family would like to give a special thanks to all who cared for Josephine with love and compassion; her goddaughter, MiMi Iassogna, Mary Ann White, Millie Kowalkowski, Monalisa Araujo, Susan Howie, Helen Robinson and Nicoll Scanlon. www.parentelauro.com.