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Josephine Knapp Obituary
Josephine DeMarzo Knapp of Branford died peacefully on January 5, 2020 in Connecticut Hospice after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of James Knapp. She was born in New Haven on September 13, 1942 to the late Vincent and Lena Fiore DeMarzo. Sister of Angela (Kenneth) Palmieri of Branford, Eddie (Pearl) DeMarzo of East Haven and Vincent (Wendy) DeMarzo, Jr. of New Haven. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, a great-great-nephew and her dog Coty. Josephine was employed by Blue Cross, Yale New Haven Hospital and Connecticut Vascular Center. At the time of her death she was a caregiver for Companions and Homemakers. She loved boating, fishing and spending time on the water with her husband.
Visiting hours will be Friday morning from 8:30-10:30 in the Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc., 11 Wooster Place, New Haven. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Michael Church at 11. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford. Share a memory and sign Josephine's guest book online at www.iovanne.com.
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Raffaella Rae Ponzillo Fritsch
January 2, 2024
To my BEST girlfriend. You will always be remembered as a caring, congenial and devoted tue friend.
Always Rae
Fritsch Rae
January 1, 2021
Constantly thinking of you and all the many fond memories of all the years since 6th grade.
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January 22, 2020
I had the pleasure of taking care of Mrs. Knapp while she was at Yale. She was so sweet. The nurses here wish her family all the best and have the Knapps in our prayers.
Rae Fritsch
January 8, 2020
To my dear friend Joanie. Friends since six grade, I will miss your weekly phone calls and our Gossip. Rest my dear friend. Our memories will always be there. Your old friend.
Love Rae Fritsch & Family
Gloria Onorato
January 7, 2020
Dear Angela, Kenny & Family,
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of you during a most difficult time. My prayers are with you and Josephine as she enters the beautiful gates of heaven. God bless the DeMarzo and Knapp family.
Marvin Brown
January 7, 2020
I had the pleasure of working with Josephine back in the 70s at Yale-New Haven Hospital. We worked in the Billing Dept which was very stressful at times. Josephine could always bring a smile to your face with her infectious laugh. My condolences to her family. She was a special lady.
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