Josephine Monti

Josephine Monti, (nee) Scodellaro, 102 years old of Rutherford, N.J. on Thursday March 4, 2021, at home  surrounded by love. She was born in West New York, where she lived until she married her beloved husband Mario, who preceded her in death (2009).
Josephine was a gifted pianist and organist for over 70 years and played at several local churches including Visitation in Paramus and St. Margaret’s in Little Ferry. She also performed at various restaurants and clubs in and around North Jersey and NYC and was a noted accompanist who played at the Garden State Ballet (Rutherford) school.
Josephine was never one to be shy when it came to music. If there was a piano wherever she was, she (usually asked) would sit down and play. If a gathering was quiet she would have her husband get the accordion from the car and start entertaining the crowd.
Josephine was also a Hospice volunteer for Hackensack Medical Center for 25 years and was willing to help anyone when asked.
Devoted mother to Angela (Kenneth) DeFilippo, Elisa (Michael) Sorensen, Patricia Flack, and Mario  Monti. Loving grandmother (Nonni) to Gina Volcy, Joseph Sorensen, James Sorensen  and Kristina DeLuca; Marc and Matthew DeFilippo and Noelle Flack. Cherished great grandmother (Great Nonni) to Gianna and Isabella Volcy, Rosabella DeLuca and Simon DeFilippo.
Funeral from the Macagna-Diffily-Onorato Funeral Home 41 Ames Ave., Rutherford, NJ on Tuesday March 9, 2021 at 11:15 am thence to St. Mary RC Church, Rutherford, NJ where a Funeral Mass will be offered at 11:30 am.  Entombment to follow at Holy Cross Mausoleum, North Arlington, NJ. Visitation Tuesday 10:00 am - 11:15 am.