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1928
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2022
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Josephine Croutch Obituary
Josephine was born December 11, 1928 in Youngstown, the daughter of Everesto and Mary Silak Garcia.
Josephine was employed as the head cook at I.T.A.M. Post 3 for over 20 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, especially pasta dinners for her family, gardening, and needlepoint, but her greatest joy was spending time at home with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She was a member of St. Christine Church.
Her husband, Robert L. Croutch whom she married April 19, 1947, passed away March 1, 2006.
Josephine will always be remembered lovingly by her four children, Kenneth (Nancy) Croutch of Austintown, Robert Croutch of Youngstown, David (Cari) Croutch of Boardman, and Mary Beth (David) Stana of Youngstown; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; sister, Rose Marie Manes of Youngstown; son-in-law, Rocco Ferreri; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.; and her beloved dog, Daisy.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Ferreri; grandson, Ronald "Ronnie" Croutch; and brother, Anthony "Babe" Garcia.
Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Avenue in Boardman.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at St. Christine Church in Youngstown. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church for Mass.
Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and extend condolences to the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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