Josephine Innocenzi 1933-2024
KINSMAN — Josephine Innocenzi, 91, went home to be with the Lord and be reunited with her beloved husband, Henry, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Giuseppina Notareschi on Sept. 16, 1933, in Villa Sant’Angelo, Italy, the daughter of Ernestina Marcotulio Notareschi and Nazzareno Notareschi.
Josephine and Henry met in Villa Sant’Angelo. While stationed in Europe with the United States Army, Henry was able to take some time to visit the town where his father lived. Josephine was able to meet and visit with the handsome U.S. soldier.
They reunited in Youngstown, soon after Josephine immigrated to the United States in 1957. They married on April 25, 1959, spending 62 years together.
She was an assistant cook for Joseph Badger High School for 25 years. She was loved by students and staff, and was known for her homemade cinnamon rolls.
Josephine was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society, and volunteered with the Kinsman Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. You could always find Josephine cooking in her kitchen, braiding garlic or making fall arrangements from pumpkins and flowers. Josephine’s true labor of love was cooking for her family and friends, especially homemade sauce, bread, apple strudel and pizzelles. She was also very proud to watch her grandchildren in all their activities.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 62 years, Henry; and a sister, Ada Coletti. Survivors include her four children, Carl Albert (Julie) Innocenzi of Cortland, Frank (Maureen) Innocenzi of Solon, Linda (Daniel) Mash of New Franklin and Marlene (Gary) Roser of Alexandria; her 97-year-old sister, Maria Gianetti of L’Aquila, Italy; two brothers, Mike (Mary) Notareschi of Poland and Ezio (Linda) Notareschi of Stillwater, Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren, Andy, Rachael, Brenna, Laura, Kate, Steven, Anthony, Jason, Christine, Vincent and Sara; four great-grandchildren, Hazel, Elliot, Madeline and Clara Josephine; and many nieces and nephews
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 6397 state Route 87, Kinsman, with Father John Ettinger officiating. Burial will follow in Kinsman Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 8569 Main St., Kinsman. The rosary will be said at 4:30 p.m., before calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church, P.O. Box 669, Andover, OH 44003; or Patriot Hospice, 986 Tibbetts Wick Road, Girard, OH 44420.
A special thank you to friends Betsy Lesko, Sharyn Hipkins, Jim and Mary Miller, Linda and Bill Miller, and the wonderful ladies at Homemaid Helpers of Warren.
Share a fond memory or condolence at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com.
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