Josephine R. (Casaccio) Camella
March 27, 1932 — April 21, 2020
Josephine R. (Casaccio) Camella
Born on March 27, 1932, Josephine was one of four children of the late Edward V. and Marion R. (nee Lombardi) Casaccio. Upon graduation from Everett High School in 1950, Josephine began working at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Josephine married her sweetheart Jim on September 20, 1953.
Together, they made their home in Malden, where they started a family and raised their three children, Denise, Lynne, and Stephen. Josephine returned to work at local banks and the Registry of Motor Vehicles, along with supporting the family roofing business. Her devotion to her children continued as they raised their own families. Josephine's home was always filled with family, friends and neighbors. Her loved ones have known her as Dolly, Jo, Josephine, and Mrs. Camella. She reveled in having any and every opportunity to be with them. Some called her Betty Crocker, as she was queen of cooking and baking, and at the drop of a hat would make chicken soup for those who were not feeling well.Josephine was proud of her Italian heritage and most enjoyed preparing Italian dinners and desserts for those who gathered at her home.
Of all of her accomplishments, she most proudly held the titles of Mom, Auntie, and Nana. Her greatest love was, and is, her family. She was exceptionally proud of her children, her dear niece Angela, and she greatly adored her grandchildren. She traveled throughout the area to attend countless baseball and softball games, volleyball tournaments,dance recitals, swim meets, and school events. Being a part of all of the special moments in her loved ones' lives was her greatest joy. Her happiness in sharing her love of homemaking and cooking, and her teaching of how to be a mother and grandmother, will be missed by all.
She lived a life filled with loving cousins and lifelong friends with whom she shared wonderful times; vacations, day trips at Connecticut casinos, nights out at dinner dances, and evenings around the kitchen table playing cards. Josephine never hesitated to be with those she loved.
Josephine was the daughter of the late Edward and Marion Casaccio, of Everett, MA. She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, James Camella, her two daughters and son and their families: Denise and Bernard Colbert of Malden, MA, grandson, Kyle Colbert; Lynne Camella-Murray and Stephen Murray of Haverhill, MA, grandson Brian Murray and wife Jillian Murray, great granddaughter Addelyn Murray, grandson James Murray, and granddaughter Stephanie Murray; Stephen Camella of Laconia, NH and granddaughter Lauren Camella. Sister of the late Marilyn Lee and Edward Casaccio, she is also survived by her sister Phyllis D'Addario of Plymouth, MA, her niece Angela Lee of Malden, MA, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Due to current health regulations, a private service will be held for Josephine at Robinson's Funeral Home in Melrose, MA., with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
Gifts in memory of Josephine may be made to Memory Care Unit Activities Fund @ Penacook Place 150 Water St., Haverhill, MA 01830.
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