Josephine A. Reno

RENO Mrs. Josephine A. Reno, age 73, of Milford, beloved wife of the late William J. Reno, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2008 after a short illness Born in Slovakia, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Rovnak) Rinik. Jo came to the United States as a young child and attended school in Bridgeport, where she lived for many years. She later moved to Trumbull and spent the last seven years in Milford. She is survived by two beloved sons, William Reno Jr. and his companion, Elizabeth Barnhart of Brunswick, Maine, and John Reno and his wife, Ann of Milford; 10 cherished grandchildren, Andrew, Rachel, Adam, Caroline, Catherine, Emma and their mother, Mary of Maine, and Allyson, twins Christopher and Julia, and John W. Reno of Milford. She is also survived by her brother, Paul Rinik and his wife, Mary of Georgia; nephews and nieces, Audrey and Jimmy Allis, Denice and Jim Alexiou, Kevin and Debbie Rinik, Paula and Jason Merritt; and grand nephews and grand nieces, all of Georgia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 11 a.m. in St. Agnes Church, 400 Merwin Ave, Milford. Committal will be private. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave, Meriden, CT 06450. Arrangements in care of Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street on the Green, Milford. www.codywhitefuneralservice.com