Josephine M. Meyer

1927 - 2021

Josephine M. (Tolisano) Meyer, 94, of West Simsbury, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday November 27, 2021. Born in Hartford on March 28, 1927, the daughter of the late, Ambrose F. and Martha M. (Koivinen) Tolisano. Josephine was raised in Crystal Lake and was a graduate of Rockville High School. Josephine's career included various stops along the way. She was a bookkeeper, she worked for the Simsbury School System and was a very dedicated nanny over the years. In her earlier years Josephine was a very talented roller-skater and gardener, she was also an avid Red Sox fan, knitter, lover of John Wayne Westerns, traveling, trips to Mohegan Sun Casino and listening to Frank Sinatra. Additionally, she loved animals especially her cat, Sheba. Most notably she was a loving mother and loyal to her friends. She is survived by her children; Kathleen A. D'Arche of Farmington, Robert J. D'Arche Jr. of Bristol, Philip J. D'Arche of Avon, her sister-in-law; Irene Tolisano of Ellington and her brother-in-law; Raymond D'Arche of Vermont and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; Ambrose and Martha Tolisano, her first husband Robert D'Arche Sr., her second husband; Martin Meyer, her siblings; James Tolisano, Philip Tolisano and Emily Hadden and her daughter-in-law Pamela D'Arche. A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Josephine will take place on Friday, June 3rd at 10 AM at the Church of St. Ann, 289 Arch Road, Avon, CT 06001. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Josephine's memory may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, CT Chapter, 659 Tower Avenue, 1st Floor, Hartford, CT 06112 or the Lymphoma Research Foundation, Wall Street Plaza, 88 Pine Street, Suite 2400, New York, NY 10005. For condolences or directions please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.