"Rhonda and I are very sorry to hear of Josephine's passing, we will miss seeing her. We are also very sorry to just learn of this sad news. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers."
In loving memory of
Josephine Rossetti Tarantini
June 15, 1930 - February 20, 2017
Josephine Rossetti Tarantini, age 86 of Morgantown, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at Ruby Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born June 15, 1930 in Masontown, WV, she is a daughter of the late Nicola and Maria (Di Claudio) Rossetti. Josephine is survived by four children, Carol Marra and her husband Joe of Newark, DE, Maria Schlobohm and her husband Gary of Morgantown, Sandra Durham and Robert "Bobby" May of Martinsburg, WV, and Tony Tarantini and his wife Diane of Morgantown; her son-in-law, Randy Mullens; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three sisters; Elizabeth Lucci of Morgantown, Sundina Miller of Ft. Myers, FL and Teresa Nacarate and her husband Joe of Morgantown; and well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Antonio "Tony" Tarantini, on February 10, 2004; and her daughter, Diana Mullens. Together with her late husband, Josephine was the owner and operator of Ralph's Beer Distributor, Inc., a business which has been in the family for more than 50 years. She was a member of St. John University Parish and enjoyed sewing, baking, cooking, and working jigsaw puzzles. Josephine was a cherished mother, grandmother, and sister who dearly loved her family and will be sorely missed A private viewing and entombment service has taken place for the immediate family. Josephine was laid to rest with her husband with Catholic Burial Rites accorded by Father Walter Jagela, pastor of St. John University Parish, at St. Mary Peace Garden Mausoleum in Star City. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. Tarantini's memory may be made to either St. John University Parish, 1481 University Ave., Morgantown, WV 26505, Alzheimer's association 1299 Pineview Dr. Suite 3. Morgantown, WV 26505 or West Virginia Caring. PO Box 760. Arthurdale, WV 26520. Professional services were under the direction of Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, 108 Holland Ave., Morgantown. To send personal condolences and other symbolic gestures, please visit: www.smithfuneralandcremationcare. com.
Tributes
"Dearest Tarantini family, I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Tarantini's passing. Such a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, mother. Few like her. And Mr. Tarantini. My childhood is filled with so many memories of your lovely family. We mourn with you and for you. Godspeed, Eleanor Green (and family)"
"Keeping you all close in thoughts and prayers of comfort and peace during this difficult time. Much love, Gail"
"Maria: we were very sorry to learn about the passing of your mother. We're keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Graeme & Jane Donovan"
"We are very sorry to hear of Josephine's passing. She is in heaven we know. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless"
"We are sorry to hear the passing of Aunt Josephine. She was a very special and dear person."