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1932
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2020
JOSEPHINE LUCENTE Obituary
JOSEPHINE LUCENTE
Passed away peacefully at her home in Davidsonville, MD on June 4, 2020. Jo was born on March 5, 1932 to Santo and Lucrezia Varbero in Brooklyn, NY. She was married to John X. Lucente for 63 years, prior to his passing in 2016. Jo and John moved to Maryland in 1961 and purchased a farm in Davidsonville where they lived alongside their children. She was an active member of her neighborhood garden club and the Bowie Senior Chorale. She and John enjoyed being a part of the Sons of Italy, hosting annual pig roasts and traditional Italian holidays for friends, family, and neighbors. She loved country music and was a determined knitter of baby hats for Anne Arundel Medical Center. Throughout her life, Jo valued her family and her strong faith as a parishioner at Holy Family Catholic Church in Davidsonville. She is survived by her six children, Donna (Dave), Karen (John), Lori (Wes), Maria (Tom), Frank (Angee), Lucretia (Mike); 15 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sister, Carol Gizzi of Fredericksburg, VA. Her brother Santo (Jean) Varbero preceded her in death. Josephine donated her body to Georgetown University School of Medicine. In a years time, her ashes will be returned and buried alongside her husband at Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, feel free to send donations to St. Judes Hospital. Due to the Covid Virus, a celebration of her life will be determined at a later date.
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for JOSEPHINE LUCENTE
Jerry Cofone
December 22, 2024
I always love you so much sweetheart aunt jo ! I miss you so much and Rest In Peace love kisses hugs too
Jerry Cofone
August 2, 2023
Maria V
June 5, 2022
Thinking of all the Varbero´s and Lucente´s in heaven sitting around a Sunday dinner table. Mangia!
Maria Varbero
June 15, 2020
Aunt Jo- In loving memory of a wonderful woman. Even in death, your generosity continues. My love and deepest condolences, to all my cousins in this very sad time. Rest In Peace.
Bob Reynolds
June 14, 2020
Her corpus may be at Georgetown but her soul is with the Risen Christ.
Heaven is now a much nicer place.
Peace in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Terri Cary
June 13, 2020
I would see Ms. Lucente every Friday morning. I worked at a hair salon she went to. What a nice lady. May she rest in peace.
Linda Jobmann
June 12, 2020
Jo was the sweetest lady I had the pleasure knowing and I will miss our visits and lunch outings. She was my partner in knitting and I so appreciated her help making baby hats for the hospital.....Rest in peace Jo, you will be missed❤
Anna Lucente-Hoffmann
June 12, 2020
We all share special memories of playing in her home as children - cousins, siblings and friends. Aunt Jo was warm and welcoming. Prayers that she rests in peace.
Brenda & Jim Bintz & Clara Minzer
June 12, 2020
A wonderful lady who will be greatly missed! Our deepest condolences to Karen and your family.
Sandra Smith
June 11, 2020
Jo was a wonderful person loved by family and her many friends. Sympathy to all those who will miss for her loving kindness and gracious spirit. Love, sandy
N. Persaud
June 11, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family of Josephine Lucente. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief.
Psalm 94:17-19
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