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Josephine Groholy Obituary
Josephine Polvere Groholy, age 92 passed away peacefully on March 13, 2014 in Southbury. Josephine was born April 12 1921 to Rafael and Caroline Polvere. She will be lovingly remembered for her wonderful laugh and kindness to everyone. She was a homemaker devoted to family and religion. Josephine leaves two loving daughters, Linda Lawton of Dallas TX and Lorraine Dejulio and husband Richard of Newtown CT and two grandsons Michael Granata of Dallas TX and Joseph Dejulio and wife Stacy of Newtown CT. She also leaves her brother John and wife Doreen of Southbury and sister Sylvia Polvere of Basking Ridge NJ as well as many godchildren, nieces and nephews. Many thanks to Betty, Mary, Lisa and Shirley for their love and friendship. Josephine was predeceased by her loving husband Joseph, two sons, Paul and Martin Groholy and son-in-law Edward Lawton. Also predeceased by sisters Lee Polvere and Dale Brunk and brothers Ralph and Jerry Polvere. Friends are invited to attend the funeral mass at Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday March 18 2014 at 12pm in Southbury CT. Burial will follow at Lawncroft Cemetery in Fairfield CT. Mrs. Groholy requested no calling hours. In her honor, please do a random act of kindness. In lieu of flowers, make a donation to the Connecticut Humane Society. The Southbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere, 235 Main St. North is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Lisa, Brittney and Brian Wheeler
March 17, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss! Josie was truly one of a kind! Her love will always remain in our hearts and her joyous giggle upon our ears. We are better people just by knowing Josie and having so many wonderful times together. Her faith, her love of her family and her infectious laugh and smile will always be remembered and cherished! God bless all of you, especially during these difficult times!
March 17, 2014
Linda. I am sorry for your loss
Carol Dalton Barius ( from SNET)
Kim Polvere
March 17, 2014
She really did have a great smile and seemed to really love the life she was given. People like that are hard to find.
Gary M. Rodgerson
March 16, 2014
Lorraine, I'm very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a great lady. Love to you and Richy both. jo-jo
March 16, 2014
There is another angel in heaven.
Evelyn Charlesworth
March 16, 2014
Peace.
Barbara & Tom Pace
March 15, 2014
Dear Linda and Lori & family...Our last "auntie" has now joined the other family members in Heaven. I'll always remember Aunt Jo sitting at my house on the patio during my many, many "Groholy" family cookouts and parties. Always laughing; always smiling. I'll remember her house decorated with pictures of you and your families as well as the pictures of her great-nieces and nephews. Wonderful memories! She's left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Our love and sympathy to you all.
Love,
Barb, Tom, Scott, Ryan & Nicole
Phebe Thurston
March 15, 2014
Wish I had gotten to know Josephine better. She was a wonderful person, and will be missed here at Grace Meadows. Rest in peace, dear one. My condolences to all of the family.
Thomas Groholy
March 15, 2014
Dear Lorrie, Linda & family, Your Mom has been on my mind lately, and last night I made a special mention of her in my prayers before bed, only to get a call from Benny today to find out she had passed. I am so,so sorry for your loss. I realize and know the pain you must be feeling of losing your mother. There are no words to express my sorrow. Auntie Jo was always the highlight of the event, that ever loving laugh rings in my ears as I write this to you all. My only wish would be that I could be at her funeral mass on Tuesday to help celebrate her life and support my dear cousins. I love you both.
Thomas (Tommy) Groholy Palm Springs,CA.
March 15, 2014
Lorraine ,Linda and family,
Josephine was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed by all. Her spirit and laughter made her memorable in life and will never be forgotten. We are sorry for your loss and wish you some comfort in your sorrow.
Luv Estelled DeJulio, Lisa , Ray and Samantha Meeker
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