JOSEPHINE L. FRATANTONIO (nee Colosi) age 98, entered into eternal life, Friday, November 25, 2016.
Born September 14, 1918 in Rural Valley, PA to the late Frank and Mary (nee Constantino) Colosi. Josephine lived in Lyndhurst for 35 years before moving to Willoughby Hills. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church at St. Gregory the Great Parish. She enjoyed cooking, knitting, and crocheting. She loved flowers and had a beautiful gentle soul. She was an angel and the best mother-in-law in the world. Josephine will be dearly missed.
Josephine is survived by her children JoAnn O’Connell (husband Richard), and Sam Fratantonio (wife Debbie); grandchildren Sherri DiPietro, Rick O’Connell, Kelly Wasko, Sam Fratantonio, and Steve Fratantonio; great-grandchildren Gianna DiPietro, Nick Wasko, Alex Wasko, Sam O’Connell, Max Thomas, Joseph Fratantonio, Dominic Fratantonio, Carley Fratantonio, Gavin Fratantonio, Brandon Fratantonio, Sammy Fratantonio, Kylie Fratantonio, and Aiden Fratantonio. She was a beloved sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend of many.
Besides her parents, Josephine is preceded in death by her husband Sam who died in 1980, her brothers, John Colosi, Joe Colosi, Anthony Colosi, Frank Colosi; sisters Erma Colello, and Margaret Dottore.
Prayers of Christian Burial Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 11 AM at THE FUNERAL HOME. Burial following at All Souls.
Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Josephine at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) FRIDAY 4-8 PM.
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Dave Powell
My condolences to the entire Fratantonio Family. My “second mother” was a beautiful person with a heart of gold. Rest in peace Mrs. F.
Lynn Way
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. I am glad to have known her, she is a special loving angel. May she RIP.
Don and Sandi Colello
Sandi and I are so sorry to here about Aunt Jo–she was a great women and very close with my mom—The caregivers for my mother would pick Aunt Jo up and Aunt marge and they would visit for hours –had great times together —-she had a great life and she will be missed
Don and Sandi Colello
Denny Constantino
A great lady that I have had the pleasure of knowing for over 60+ years. My Mom (Aunt Queenie Constantino) always would talk about Your Mom and Dad. All the brothers and sisters are all together again. May God Bless her soul and guide her and all those that have passed before her through eternity.
Cousin Denny…..
Carole Kos-LeFevre
Sam and JoAnn, I am so very sorry for your loss. I have not seen your Mom for many years, however, I remember her as a very loving and gracious lady. My condolences to all your families.
Rick Frato
JoAnn and Rich, condolences and prayers for you and your family.
Matt Geddes
Sam-
I offer my sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Mother.
God’s love and ours to your family.
Matt Geddes & Donna Geddes
Barbara and Carl Karse
Sam, So sorry to read the passing of your Mother…It will take time, but, you’ll start forgetting the bad times and start remembering the good times.