Photo courtesy of Belmont Funeral Home - Chicago
Nov 1, 1936 - Nov 17, 2020
Have wonderful memories of
Sister from Notre Dame High School for girls! She had an infectious laugh!
Mary Brooks
November 20, 2020 | Chicago, IL | Coworker
Josephine was extremely nice. Always had smile on her face walking the halls at Gottlieb. Met her through Auntie Betty and when we would be at the convent. She was a special lady.
Corrine Buffalo
November 19, 2020 | Chicago, IL | Coworker
Sister Josephine Paolinelli, SP (teacher and business administrator) was born on November 1, 1936 in Chicago. She attended Our Lady of Sorrows elementary school in Chicago, Providence High School in Chicago. She received a Bachelor’s degree in education from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College and a Masters in Administration from the University of Notre Dame.
She entered the Sisters of Providence on February 2 and was given the name Sister Louise Joseph. She professed first vows on August 15, 1958 and final vows on August 15, 1963.
Sr. Josephine taught for ten years including five years at Our Lady of Sorrows and one year at St. Genevieve in Chicago. She then gave 37 years to various finance positions including Providence-St Mel High School, Chicago, Our Lady of Sorrows, Chicago, Sacred Heart of Mary, Rolling Meadows, IL, Sisters of Providence St. Joseph Province, Park Ridge, IL, Notre Dame High School, Chicago. After retiring, she volunteered at Guerin College Prep, River Grove, IL and at Gottlieb Hospice and Hospital in Melrose Park, IL.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sisters of Providence, Office of Congregational Advancement, 1 Sisters of Providence, SMW, Indiana 47876
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