Mrs. Josephine H. (DiCuffo) Marasco

Mrs. Josephine H. (DiCuffo) Marasco, age 88, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving daughter, sister, nieces, and nephew. Josephine was born in Utica on March 5, 1924, the daughter of the late Martin and Lucy (Perretta) DiCuffo. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate with high honors of T.R. Proctor High School/Class of 1942. On June 24, 1944 she married her Prince, Peter B. Marasco with whom she shared 39 years in an amazing and fantastic union prior to his passing on January 2, 1984. Josephine was employed by the Utica City School District where she held a position in the office at J.F. Kennedy High School, retiring in 1985. She was a caring and loving woman who held a nurturing heart and put the needs of others before her own. She was an outstanding mother, best friend to her daughter, and the source of her family’s happiness. She was fond of cooking, entertaining, traveling, leopard attire, and she was magnificent at sewing and sharing her creations with family and friends. Josephine was blessed with a deep spirituality for the Lord and she looked forward to gathering on Wednesday evenings with her prayer group to recite the rosary. She was a faithful communicant of St. Mark’s Church. Josephine is survived by her daughter, Dolores P. Salerno, with whom she resided; her sister, Delphine Marchese, of Utica; her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews who lovingly referred to her as their Aunt Pina, great-great nieces, and nephew; and many special friends. She was predeceased by her sister, Mary DiCuffo; and her son-in-law, Vincent Salerno. The family is grateful to all the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center for their loving care and compassion. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Josephine’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Wednesday morning at 11:30 from the funeral home and at 12:30 at St. Mark’s Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered. Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery.

Mrs. Josephine H. (DiCuffo) Marasco

March 5, 1924 - February 23, 2013