Josephine M. Santosuosso's Obituary
JOSEPHINE M. (GONZALES) SANTOSUOSSO
New Port Richey- Josephine, 92, formerly of Andover MA, passed away after a brief illness with her loving family by her side on Friday September 23rd 2022.
Jo, as she was affectionately called, was born into a large Italian family of twelve in Malden, MA. Growing up there she met the love of her life Jimmy Santosuosso, and together built a life with their five daughters. Not only was she a devoted wife and mother, she was a market researcher and tenacious real estate agent, who was never turned away in her 25 years on the job because of her impeccable smile, beauty and sparkling personality.
Jo was an incredible baker, decorator, and loved being surrounded by beauty she created. A talented singer and pianist, she also loved to play games, slots and attend the horse races. With Jimmy, she devoted her life to her big family, and made sure there was never a dull holiday, always keeping with tradition. She loved her family unconditionally, always putting their needs before her own.
Jo was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, aunt, Nana, great grandmother and sister. She’s predeceased by her husband of 59 years, James Santosuosso, her mother and father Teresa and Oreste Gonzales of Malden, MA and her daughter Jamie Bannon. Jo is survived by her loving daughters; Amy Santosuosso, her cherished caretaker and daughter of Holiday, FL and her children Jessica, Tyler and Dylan; Debra Stempien of Methuen, MA and her children Steven and Anthony; Nancy and David Fielding of Andover MA, their children David and Charlene; Gail DeSantis of Holiday, FL and her children Andrea and Christina; Michael Bannon of Homosassa, FL sons Michael and James; great grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews. Her sisters Emma Tringali of Lynnfield, MA, Emily King of North Andover, MA and Shirley Morelli of Lynnfield, MA.
Arrangements and flowers can be sent to Trinity Memorial Gardens www.trinitymemorial.com
12609 Memorial Dr. Trinity, FL 34655 727-203-4055
Mass will be held at St. Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Church,
4843 Mile Stretch Drive, Holiday FL 34690, on Friday October 7th, 2022, at 11:00 am.
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