Josephine E. (Morreale) Joynt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

N. UTICA - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Josephine, on June 26, 2022. Born July 24, 1932 in Utica, NY, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Mae Morreale. She lived most of her life in North Utica, which was truly home to her and where she raised her 5 children. Josephine was a strong willed, feisty, and fiercely independent woman who took pride in her family and home. She was a lady of style and had a passion for shopping. You would never see Josie without her makeup and hair done and with a well put together outfit. In her earlier years she worked at the family business, The Shamrock Restaurant and later at the North Utica Dairy and The Masonic Home. Most recently, she was employed by New York State, retiring from the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center. She is survived by her four daughters, one son, and their spouses, Linda and Al Sacco, Laurence Kensington, Deborah Kehrli, Joanne and Tom Torchia, and Laurie and Mike Monopoli. She also leaves her grandchildren, Al and Katie Sacco, Steven and Liz Sacco, Gina Turchetti, Thomas Torchia, Taylor Torchia, and Dan Kensington; and her great-grandchildren, Jake, Claire, and Shayna Sacco. She is also survived by her sister, Frances Ewing; and several nieces and nephews, most of whom knew her as Aunt Bea. Josephine was predeceased by her husbands, Laurence Kehrli, and Anthony Joynt; as well as her companion of 20 years, Bob Hinckley; sister and brother-in-law, Rose and James LoGalbo; and grandson, Anthony Torchia. Josephine’s daughters wish to express their thanks and appreciation to her caregivers from Tatiana’s Caring Angels, as well as her caregiver Donna, for the kindness, outstanding care and compassion shown to Josephine in her final days. They also wish to thank friend Debbie Erb for the special attention she always gave to Josephine. Calling hours and Interment in Calvary Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. online at www.hospicecareinc.org/donate-online. This obituary was lovingly composed by Josephine’s family.

Josephine E. (Morreale) Joynt

July 24, 1932 - June 26, 2022