Josephine Longo
Age - 94
December 9, 2023
Josephine P. Longo, 94, formerly of Buffalo NY, and Orlando, FL, passed away December 4, 2023, in Bradenton, FL. She was the daughter of Salvatore and Carrie Territo. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel, of 65 years; brothers, Jack and Mario; sisters, Teresa and Pauline. She is survived by her sister, Maria; children, Daniel (Linda), Samuel (Linda), Annette (Randy) and Karen (Horst); 10 grandchildren (her dollies), Christian, Heather (Rich), Jason (Nanette), Maureen(Nick), Crystal, Erik, Sean (Kelly), K. C (Katie), Alexander & Steven (Hannah); 16 great grandchildren, Alexis, Isabella, Sophia, Adalina, Sammy, Katelyn, Sawyer, Scarlett, Ansley, Mia, Sophie, Hailey, Elliot, Nathan, Marlana & Zaydan, Eric, and many nieces and nephews. When Josephine was 16 years old, she met Sam, the love of her life, or Butch, as she called him. They married on October 4, 1947, and built a beautiful, happy life starting in Buffalo, New York. Her career at AM & A's department store made her so very proud. She was one of the first women Buyers at that time. She took golf lessons so that she could spend time with her husband. They were always seen together on the dance floor. We called them Fred & Ginger! She was the most fulfilled and happiest cooking and baking. Everything she made was so filled with love. She enjoyed sharing her delicious food, bread, cookies and candies with her family and friends. She also loved having her children and grandchildren underfoot, helping her in the kitchen. After moving to Florida in 1981, they enjoyed retirement for a few years. Josephine returned to work with Seminole County in the Building Department and the Pay Office. They joined the Italian American Social Club and were avid volunteers and attendees. She served as the president and was on several committees, all while dining and dancing several times a month. Josephine was a very devout Catholic. She was an active volunteer in the church and served as a Eucharistic Minister. In addition, she attended and volunteered with the Italian American Veterans Association and the St. Jude Foundation. The Sweetest Lady that ever lived!!Funeral Mass will be 9:30 AM, December 14, 2023, at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 2850 75th St W, Bradenton, FL 34209; burial to follow at 2 PM, December 14, 2023, at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102 Ave. , Bushnell, FL 33513. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34209 is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Josephine's name to the Italian American Veterans Museum or St. Jude Foundation.Show more
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