Windsor Obituary: Josephine Urofsky, 78

Josephine Ann (Mascaro) Urofsky, 78, of Boynton Beach, Florida passed away Friday July 22, 2016 at TrustBridge Hospice, Boynton Beach, Florida.

Born October 18, 1937 in Hartford, daughter of the late Frank and Savina (Cordiliko) Mascaro. She lived in Florida most of her life but also lived in Windsor, Las Vegas, Palm Springs, New York and the Bahamas where she was a chef at many great restaurants. She was also a personal chef for actor/singer; Gene Autry. Joanne had a great love for her two grandchildren and loved cooking for everyone and also enjoyed trips to the casino.

She is survived by her daughter and son in-law Dawn and Howard Yeager, their two children Gianna Mascaro and Tristan Yeager along with her son Stephen Urofsky and long time companion Mary White, she is survived by her sister Anita Nadeau of Windsor and her niece and nephew Lisa Hounshell and Norman Nadeau and their families. She was predeceased by her sisters Frances Shears and Paula Mascaro.

Family and friends may gather Saturday, August 6th 2016 from 8:30 am-9:30 am at Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AM, at St. Gabriel Church, Windsor. Burial will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter 2075 Silas Deane Highway Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or Hospice by the Sea Foundation 5300 East Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33407.