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Josephine Carmella Delesio

1929 - 2015

Josephine Carmella Delesio obituary, 1929-2015, Taftville, CT

BORN

1929

DIED

2015

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Labenski Funeral Home

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Norwich, Connecticut

Josephine Delesio Obituary

Josephine Carmella Delesio Mar. 19, 1929 - July 12, 2015 Norwich - Josephine Carmella Delesio, age 86, of Norwich, passed away on July 12, 2015 at Bayview Healthcare in Waterford. She was born on March 19, 1929 in Providence, RI to the late Arthur and Adelina (Mastrostefano) Demarco. She married Joseph P. Delesio on June 17, 1950 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Providence, RI. He predeceased her on May 26, 2001.Josephine worked for many years as a sales clerk at both Woolworth in downtown Norwich and Surplus Unlimited. She loved being around people. She is survived by a son Joseph Delesio of Moosup, a daughter Jean Fawcett and her husband Robert of Manheim, PA, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother Edward Demarco in January of 2001. A special thanks to the staff at Bayview for their wonderful care and kindness. A memorial mass will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 P.M. at Sacred Heart Church in Taftville. Burial will immediately follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 156 Providence St., Taftville, CT 06380. Please visit www.labenskifuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for the Delesio family.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Jul. 16, 2015.

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Jean Wheelis

July 29, 2015

Dear Joe and Jeannie,so sorry to hear that your Mom passed away,she was such a special lady and big personality,everyone who knew her I'm sure has fond memories of her like I do.Sorry for your loss,thoughts and prayers to you all. Jean (Kosinski)Wheelis.

July 20, 2015

Dear Joe and Family,

I'm very sorry to have read about your Mom's passing. She was such a nice person, and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Always,
Inez Giulietti

Judith Vickers

July 18, 2015

Sorry to see Josie passed. I enjoyed many years bowling at Norwich Ten Pin in the same league. We reconnected when she was working at Surplus. Gave her a ride home. Josie hadn't changed a bit. It was like yesterday talking with her. Enjoyed knowing Josie!

July 18, 2015

jeannie. Andy and I just saw your moms obituary.And just wanted to send our condolences.I think of the good old days and will always remember you. Sorry about you Mom. Danny & Andy Reguin.contact me at [email protected]

Daniel Tamborra

July 18, 2015

Dear Joe and Jeanne

So sad to hear about the passing of your mom she was just a sweet beautiful person in every way .She made us all feel so comfortable whether we encountered her at your home or at Woolworths or the Surplus .Remember those hot summer days when we were playing ball at Broad St there would come your Mom with cold drinks for all the boys. She made everyone of us feel so special always. Huge personality filled with love 100% MOM. Love her!!

Tom Moretti

July 18, 2015

I always will remember Josie's great smile when I went to surplus unlimited she had that special gift to make you feel welcome!

Robert ruffo

July 17, 2015

Jeannie, Joe - We are so saddened to learn of your mom, Josie's passing. She was always so full of life and had such a great personality. The world is definitely less bright without her presence. Now, she is with your dad in a better place creating lots of laughter for sure. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Bob & Julie Ruffo

July 17, 2015

Jeannie, sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I always remember her walking you to Broad Street School. She was a very nice person. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you and your family are doing well.
God bless, Lorraine M

Pete & Peggy Ververis

July 17, 2015

Will always remember her "bubbling" personality whenever we were in her presence. Will miss her dearly. Our condolences to Joe & Jeannie. She was a wonderful person to be around.

Terri & Dale Warner

July 16, 2015

I loved this woman! She was such a hard worker and loved people! I worked with her at my very first job at Woolworth's when I was 16 years old. We remained friends through the years and while she worked at Surplus Unlimited. R.I.P. Jo.........

Brenda Hovland

July 16, 2015

She was and always will be one of the most beautiful people I have ever known inside and out. I loved our time together. She was a part of my family and we will miss her with all our hearts. Rest in peace you lovely woman.

Ken Fontaine

July 16, 2015

I was lucky to have been able to share many fun times with Josie. This is a picture from one of our trips to watch football with friends. She was a wonderful woman and she will be missed. Love you, Josie!

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