DiRisio, Josephine 3/19/27 – 11/6/2022
Fairport – Josephine DiRisio, Age 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6 surrounded by family. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 56 years, Tony DiRisio; brother Nick Colangelo (Olga) and her parents Giovannina and Nicola Colangelo. She is survived by her children, daughter Rosanne Peterson (Don), son Anthony DiRisio (Sharon); grandchildren Toni Marie Fulkner (Christy), Danielle Willardson (Chad), Marc and Joe Peterson, Michael DiRisio (Adrianna), Eric, Nathan and Anthony J. DiRisio; great-grandsons Levi and Brent. She was known as Aunt Jo by many nieces and nephews.
Josephine was born and raised in Batavia and went to St. Anthony Catholic School and Batavia High School. She helped her mother with the family neighborhood grocery store and later became a hairdresser. She met her loving husband Tony at a friend’s wedding and married in 1957. They moved to Fairport where she lived in her home for 61 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. So proud of her 8 grandchildren. She loved having her large family gatherings including her nieces and nephews.
Josephine was very devoted to her faith and was a Eucharistic Minister at the Church of the Assumption Parish. She organized pilgrimage trips to St. Joseph Oratory and St. Anne’s in Quebec for 20 years.
A heartfelt thank you to the amazing U of R Home Hospice Team and the loving caregivers at Advent House.
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on November 15, 2022, at Church of the Assumption, 20 East Avenue, Fairport, NY. Burial will follow at St Mary’s Cemetary.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Advent House, 1010 Moseley Rd, Fairport NY 14450.
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4 responses to “DiRisio, Josephine”
The Fairport HS Class of ‘77 sends its deepest sympathies to our classmate, Rosanne, and all the DiRisio family on the passing of Mrs. DiRisio. Our hearts are with you during this sad time.
Rosanne & Tony & Di Risio Family – Words can’t express how sorry I am for your loss. She was a wonderful person. Your parents were wonderful people and our families shared a lot of wonderful times together over the years. I remember all of the New Years parties and get togethers. I know there was definitely a big reunion in heaven when she crossed over and met with your dad and loved ones… She is such a beautiful soul. Hold on to the memories. God Bless you and know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Roseann, Anthony & family! Sending our sincerest sympathy to all of you. A difficult emotional time. Cherish all your memories and traditions. Josephine’s spirit will live on. Our last visit with her and fond memory during the summer when you both came over and we sat in our backyard.with my mother Tecla. At Mass at Assumption……we always knew the spot where we would see you. Josephine was fortunate to have such a loving daughter (Roseann) taking such good care of her day in and day out. (Along side her family supporting her too) We will miss this truly lovely lady , Josephine DiRisio.
Roseanne &Don, Anthony & Sharon, and Families, we are sorry for your loss and extend our condolences. We had many fun times together and are thankful for all the great memories we shared.