Josephine Frances Polak Del Priore

Josephine Frances Polak Del Priore, 102, of the Village at Greenbriar, Dallas, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the Meadows Nursing Center.

Born in Plymouth on March 10, 1921, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Godek Polak. She was a 1938 graduate of Plymouth High School; a World War II machinist at the Cadillac Motor Company in Detroit; and co-owner, along with her husband Jimmy, of Grico's Restaurant, Exeter.

A devout Catholic, she was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, St. Barbara Parish, Exeter, and the Christian Mothers. She enjoyed Madame Curie, the Polish Union, casino bus trips, and traveling extensively. Josephine always had a smile and a story to share with everyone. Reading, sewing and pinochle were her daily interests, but her real passion was bingo. In bingo, her skills were legendary; twelve cards at a time was standard; "calling Bingo" was always done casually.

Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, James; infant daughter, Susanna; and siblings, Mary Arsavage, John Polak, Louise Terescavage, Ann Pericci and Raymond Polak.

Surviving are her children, Ann Elizabeth Stelevich, Katy, Texas; Josette Hochman and her husband, Jere, St. Louis, Mo.; Janet Siegel and her husband, Paul, Dallas; Ralph Del Priore and his wife, Carla, Dallas; and Jamie Lucia Del Priore, California; cherished grandchildren, Jennifer Miko (John), Texas; Benjamin Hochman (Angela), St. Louis; Emily Hochman (Justin Sommer) Chicago; James Adam Del Priore, Philadelphia; and Isabella Del Priore, New York City; loving great-grandchildren, Veronica and Giselle Miko, Texas; and Olsen Marceline Hochman, St. Louis; brother-in-law, Dr. Ralph Del Priore, New Jersey; sisters-in-law, Helen Del Priore and Bernadine Polak; and extended family members including many devoted nieces and nephews.

Josephine was a kind and gentle woman who adored her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed. "Bye for now."

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Barbara Parish, 224 Memorial St., Exeter, with the Rev. Paul McDonnell, O.S.J. as celebrant.

Relatives and friends may call from 8:30 a.m. to service time.

Interment with Rite of Committal will be in Mount Olivet Roman Catholic Cemetery, Wyoming.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Barbara Parish or the charity of your choice.

Josephine's family would like to thank the compassionate care of her adopted family at Greenbriar for the last six years, and most recentl the kindness and care of the staff at the Meadows Nursing Facility. We will always be grateful for the care you gave to our beloved Josephine.

Arrangements are in the care of Gubbiotti Funeral Home LLC, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.

To send the family an expression of sympathy, visit www.gubbiottifh.com.