Josephine Elizabeth Bright

Groton - Josephine Elizabeth (Gandolfi) Bright, 87, of Groton, passed away peacefully at her home with family and friends by her side after a brief illness, Saturday, July 26, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Joel Bright. Born in Westerly, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Constance Gandolfi.

Josephine worked as a scientist for Pfizer until her retirement in 1992. She was an avid cook and foodie who loved passing on family recipes and techniques, and baking holiday cookies and snacks to send to all family and friends. Josephine also enjoyed gardening and giving away the bounty to all. She was an enthusiastic UConn basketball fan.

She was kind, generous and philanthropic, helping others and donating to many charities. Josephine will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.

She is survived by her nephew Steven Gandolfi of Pawcatuck; and other nieces, nephews and cousins. Josephine was predeceased by her brother John Gandolfi; sister Faye (Gandolfi) Turner; and brother Joey Gandolfi who died in infancy.

Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce Street, Westerly. A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at St. Michael Church, 60 Liberty St., Pawcatuck. There is no procession from the funeral home to church. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Pawcatuck. For online condolences, please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com.