Josephine Gioiosa

Of East Boston on July 28, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Donato "Danny" Gioiosa. Loving mother of Charles of WA, Marie of NJ, Denise Giangregorio of Winthrop, John of Malden, Anne of Saugus and the late Anthony. Dear sister of Kathryn DiSessa of East Boston, Benedetto Geraci and Gaetano Geraci, both of FL, and the late Vincent "Jim" Geraci and Charles Geraci. Cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 4. Funeral from The Rapino Memorial Home, 9 Chelsea St., (Maverick Sq.) EAST BOSTON Friday (August 2) at 8:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, Gove St., East Boston at 9:30 AM. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday & Thursday from 6-9 PM. Services will conclude with interment in Holy CrossCemetery, Malden. Donations in Josephine's memory may be made to: Madonna Queen National Shrine, 111 Orient Ave., East Boston, MA 02128. Visit memorial at www.mem.com The Rapino Memorial Home 617-567-1380