Visitation, Service for Josephine Leggio

Josephine Leggio, 96, died on June 13, 2016 of natural causes.

She was born December 8, 1919 in Tarrytown, NY.

Together with her husband they enjoyed many years of their retirement in Arizona and returned to New York to spend the remaining years with family. She was the beloved wife of John Leggio who pre-deceased her on February 13, 2006.

She was a dedicated family woman who spent most of her life caring for her family. She loved cooking and her legacy lives through Mima Restaurant in Irvington, NY which her family owns and operates.

“Her picture will always hang on the wall here, her recipes will serve many and her memory will live forever in our hearts."

She is survived by her 4 sons, John (Maria) of Sarasota FL, Robert “Bobby” of Sarasota, FL, Phillip (Lorraine) of Ossining, NY, Richard “Ricky” (Sally) of Apollo Beach, FL. She also has 15 grandchildren; David Leggio, Bobbie Volpe, Robert Leggio Jr., Dana Santucci, Diane Leggio, Joseph Leggio, John Leggio, Robert R. Leggio, Ricky Morley, Lori Gomes, Kim O’Hare, Beverly Klastow, Joe Marino, Shanon Walsh and Mike Giordano. She is also great-grandmother to 29 great-grandchildren.

“Vita Meravigliosa."

She will be reposing Sunday 3-7pm at Leach & Thomas, Inc. 32 State Street Ossining. Mass of Christian BurialMonday 11am at St. Augustine’s Church, burial Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to breast cancer appreciated.