Obituary: Josephine Spadaro, 91, Of Old Greenwich

Via Lacerenza Funeral Home

Josephine Garreffa Spadaro, 91, a resident of Old Greenwich, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday July 24th, 2021 at Greenwich Hospital.

Josephine was born on October 29th, 1929 in Cirella - Reggio Calabria, Italy, the daughter of the late Filippo and Maria Sofia Garreffa.

Josephine was a devoted wife, mother, Nonna, and Great Nonna. The matriarch and the heart and soul of our family. She loved being with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved her rosary, cooking, baking, gardening, and the beach. Nonna was known for her homemade crocheted blankets. She was a devoted parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena Church.

Josephine is survived by her brother Carmine Garreffa and sister-in-law Maria (Spadaro) Violi and husband Benedetto Violi. Her Sons, Joseph (Betty-Ann), Philip (Janice) and Anthony. Her Daughters, Tina Martin (Dan), Mafalda DiLorenzo (Richard) and Sofia Sandolo (Joseph). Her grandchildren, Anthony, William, Samantha, Christopher, Philip, Gina, Michael, Gabriella, Jillian, Antonio, Joeilynnae, Robert Joseph, and Siena. Her great grandchildren, Carter, Luca, Addyson, Ellie, Orson and soon to be another great grandson at the end of the month. Josephine also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Josephine is predeceased by husband Antonio Carmelo Spadaro, infant sister Francesca, sisters Maria Sandolo, Elvira Rende, Eugenia Moody and daughter-in-law Janine Spadaro.

Visitation will be held on Thursday July 29th, 2021 at Lacerenza Funeral Home in Stamford, CT from 4-8pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday July 30th, 2021 10:30am at St. Catherine of Siena in Riverside, CT. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Greenwich, CT.

The family wishes to thank her niece Dr. Caterina Violi and her outstanding team of doctors at Greenwich Hospital, who provided the highest level of care to our most beautiful mother and Nonna.