In loving memory of

Josephine Markese
February 4, 1923 - January 19, 2014

January 19, 2014. Predeceased by husband, Jim V. Markese. Survived by her children, Dan (Iolanda) Markese, James E. Markese, Pat (Phil) Domicello; daughter-in-law, Jean Markese; grandchildren, Christine (Joe) Skibitsky, Lisa Markese, Dan (Stephanie) Markese Jr, Tony (Andrea) Domicello, Jamie Domicello, Alissa (fianceĢ, Chris Saxton) Domicello; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary (Fred) Sanchez; several nieces nephews.



Visitation is 4-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 Long Pond Rd). Josephine's funeral mass will be celebrated 9AM on Thursday at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 5000 Mt. Read Blvd, Rochester. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 435 E. Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14620 in Josephine's memory.



Josephine was born February 4, 1923 in Rochester, NY to Mariano Lucy Brucato. Raised Catholic, she has always been very spiritual and faith-filled. She worked as an executive secretary at Harris Corporation for 12 years.



Her husband, James, was one of the greatest joys in her life and she loved spending time with him and was passionate about her family. Some of her favorite activities included celebrating their anniversary, camping, traveling and spending time in Florida, and she like to sew. Josephine enjoyed big band music, Frank Sinatra, and Tony Bennett.



Josephine was a member of the VCT Club, Moose Lodge, Eagles Club, and liked to go dancing on Saturday nights with her husband, Jim.



Family and friends would best describe Josephine as someone who was easy going, well-liked, inspired others, loved dogs, was the matriarch, caregiver, precise, intelligent, a "power house", high energy, and was a great cook.



She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Tributes

Steve and Anna Maria Leone wrote on Jan 22, 2014:

"Our deepest, Condolence for your lost of dear mom . God will give you strenth. Love you.Steve and Anna Maria"

Ann Torres wrote on Jan 22, 2014:

"To My Cousins: Danny, Patty and Jimmy, A heartfelt condolence for the loss of Aunt Jesse. I know she will be dearly missed. May our Lord console your hearts. Our prayers are with each of you and your families during this time. Love, Annie"

Mike Sausa and family wrote on Jan 22, 2014:

"Sorry of your loss, she will give you strenght to go on ."

Sam & Beverly Simone wrote on Jan 21, 2014:

"Dear Patty, Phil, Dan & Yolanda, We are sorry for the loss of your dear Mom. We hope your great memories of her will sustain your family. Love, Sam &Beverly Simone"

Karen Whitcomb (Kruse) wrote on Jan 21, 2014:

"Your family will be in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. Kruse family"

Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home wrote on Jan 19, 2014:

"Additional Tribute Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jY10s3ig6f4&fmt=37"