Josephine Traglia, Endwell, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021. She was predeceased by her one true love, Patrick who died in 2006 ending their 52-year marriage. She is survived by her son, Louis and partner Barbara, her daughter and son-in-law Gina and Alex Hay, grandchildren Mary Traglia, Nicholas Traglia and Emily and Eric Doe and in laws Joe and Elaine D’Angelo. Also left behind to miss her are many dear friends as well as nieces and nephews, her beloved cat Sweetie Pie and grand-doggies Lainey and Roxie. The family thanks all her neighbors, especially Tony and Anna Egitto, Matt and Julie Gallagher, Chuck and Nancy Demaree and notably, Joe and Jeanne Pastore, all of whom helped her maintain her independence and allowed her to stay in her beloved home after the death of her husband.
Josephine was born in Sicily in 1931 and moved to Brooklyn with her family at the age of 5, where she met her lifelong friend Marge Ventrice. Our parents were married in 1954 and eventually moved to Tarrytown NY and then Rochester MN, where again she found many new friends, the best of whom were Ken and Harriet Pfaff. She often said the 10 years in Minnesota were the best of her life. After moving to Endwell she started her own business, Memory Box Antiques, where she honed her haggling skills for 28 years.
Jo was good for giving advice and telling you her opinion. You certainly always knew where she stood. While she never attained her dream of attending college, she was widely read, leaving behind an extensive personal library, and she always had an active and inquisitive mind.
She and Pat traveled the world during their years together and after he died, she continued to travel with her family. She especially enjoyed Aruba and over the years took many trips to the island hosting family and friends.
Her proudest accomplishments were her children and grandchildren and always had fun when she was with the whole family.
She truly enjoyed the slots at the casino (especially when she won), her flowers and back patio in the summer, the Friday lunch bunch and entertaining in her home. Life for her was to be lived, and she left nothing on the table.
Services will be Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Church of the Holy Family in Endwell. Family will receive visitors 10 to 11 AM at the church, with mass at 11 AM. The service can be viewed on line at WWW.holyfamilyendwell.com In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St Jude’s,501 St Jude place, Memphis TN 38105 or Willows Wings Animal Sanctuary, 30 Kay road, Endicott NY 13760.