Josephine A. Recupero

Josephine A. Recupero obituary, Mantua, NJ

Josephine A. Recupero

Josephine Recupero Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral Home - Mantua on Nov. 29, 2024.

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Josephine A. Recupero (nee DePietro), age 92, passed Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Cooper Hospital in Camden, NJ.
Josephine spent her years as a homemaker, raising her family. She enjoyed spending time at the shore, especially at Wildwood and Cape May. She adored her cat Jinx, loved going out with her friends, children, and grandchildren to church, lunch and family gatherings. Josephine truly loved her time spent with her family.
In her earlier years Josephine was a beautician and also worked at Ed Zaberer's Restaurant in Wildwood, NJ where she made numerous life-long friendships. She also enjoyed oil painting landscapes and still life.
Josephine is survived by her two sons, Richard Recupero, and Joseph Recupero and his wife Marialena. Her grandchildren, Scott (Jamie) Recupero, and their children Gene, Dominic, and Anthony; Sara (Fred) Bloss; Joseph (Kristen) Recupero Jr., and their children, Joseph III, Elliana, and Sophia; and Gennavive (Scott) Yashinski, and their children Mia and Jackson. Predeceased by her loving husband Carmen S. Recupero, her brother William DePietro, and sister Catherine Ferris.
Friends and family are invited to a visitation from 9:30am - 10:45am, Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Church of the Incarnation, 240 Main Street Mantua, NJ 08051. Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 11:00am Wednesday December 4, 2024. Final disposition to be private at a later date at New St. Mary's Mausoleum in Bellmawr, NJ.
Online condolences can be made at https://www.smithfhmantua.com.
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Lauren D'Andrea

December 4, 2024

Jo was such a kind and gentle person. I have many memories with you but my favorite were lunches with you and sara at Olive Garden and Filomena´s. May you rest in peace.

KellyAnn Flaherty

December 1, 2024

Patricia and John Rastelli

November 30, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Bonnie McGuckin

November 29, 2024

I will keep my memories close of my strong and sweet Aunt Jo. Thank you for being so special and sharing stories of when you were growing up.

Pam Ferris

November 29, 2024

My one and only real aunt

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