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Josephine Davito Obituary
Born: November 27, 1919 in Spring Valley, IL
Died: February 21, 2024 in Fernandina Beach, FL
Josephine Marie Davito went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on February 21, 2024
Josephine was born on November 27, 1919 to Rosario and Philomena Cirrincione in Spring Valley, Illinois. Her parents immigrated from Sicily/Italy where she was the third youngest of eight children, all of which were the first generation born in the United States. She grew up on Devlin Street in Spring Valley and her father worked in the Spring Valley Coal mines. Josephine worked at Westclox in Peru, Illinois from 1938 until 1957 manufacturing clock parts in peacetime and manufacturing bomb fuses during the Second World War. She married the love of her life, Peter Davito, in 1951 and they had one son, Steven. From 1967 until its closing in 1992, she worked as office manager with her husband at Davito Lumber Yard in Spring Valley.
She was devoted to her husband and enjoyed traveling across the country to visit her son, a career submarine officer in the United States Navy, daughter-in-law Kristine (Padgett), granddaughter Stephanie and grandson Peter. Following the death of her husband of fifty two years in 2003 she has spent the majority of her last years with her son's family on Amelia Island in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Josephine was a very devoted Catholic and a member of Saint Anthony's and then Nativity of our Lord in Spring Valley. In Florida, she attended Saint Michael's in Fernandina Beach. She enjoyed reading the Bible, cooking and visiting with her many friends but she cherished time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren the most. Her entire life she always put others first. She is survived by her son, Steven Davito, (Kristine), granddaughter Stephanie of Fernandina Beach, FL, grandson Peter (Devon) of Jacksonville, FL, and great granddaughters Sarah and Ellie. Rather than flowers the family requests any donations be made in Josephine's name to the Nativity of our Lord parish in Spring Valley, Illinois.
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Rita Peterson
December 19, 2024
Josie was my special friend. We enjoyed chatting at her kitchen counter. She was such a good cook, always making healty food for her and her family to enjoy. She was the crossword guru. So smart. I miss her. Wish I could have visited her more often in Florida.
Linda
July 6, 2024
Our sincere condolences for a wonderful neighbor and friend she will be greatly missed RIP Josie
Linda Steinhauer
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MJ Tonozzi
May 30, 2024
A more gracious lady would be difficult to find. Rest in peace, Josephine. Tom and Mary Jane Tonozzi
BUNNY SOLOMON
May 4, 2024
jUST A SWEETHEART OF A LADY, I AM BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN HER.
The Sweeney Family
March 2, 2024
My sisters, niece and I had the pleasure of meeting Josie while visiting our sister on Amelia Island last May. Josie was just the sweetest woman and we feel blessed to have spent time with her. Our deepest condolences go out to the Davito family.
Kathleen
February 29, 2024
Of all the things
I ever wanted to tell you
Goodbye was never
supposed to be one of them
GregoryEReynolds
February 29, 2024
Loved your mom like she was my own.
Greg
Bill and JoAnn Kremler
February 28, 2024
Josie will be missed. We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Rita & Glenn Peterson
February 27, 2024
Our condolences to the Davito family. Josie Davito was a wonderful person, and a dear friend of our family. We will miss her.
Linda (Bassetti) Wenzel and Family
February 27, 2024
So sorry to of your families loss. your mother was such a lovely person. Prayers and thought to your family.
TL Sment
February 26, 2024
My condolences to you Steve...
Blake and Nancy Carter
February 24, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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