Italia was born on June 6, 1923 in Caporciano, Italy.
On April 4, 1944, Italia married the love of her life, Antonio DiGiuseppe. In 1946 they had their beautiful daughter, Michelina, before moving to the United States in 1956 where they settled in Portland, Oregon.
Italia was a beautiful woman who loved her family and always wanted to serve others. She put others needs before her own and devoted her life to her family.
She loved to cook and bake, tend to her garden and travel with her her family. She loved the holidays and any time spent with family and friends was precious to her.
She had two grandchildren and 7 great children who all loved her dearly and whom were the apple of her eye.
Italia was a strong woman with a heart of gold and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Italia was the beloved wife of the late Antonio DiGiuseppe, the devoted mother of Michelina McGehee and her husband, Jim. She was the nurturing grandmother to Chris McGehee and Laura Johnson (McGehee). And doting great grandmother to Cooper, Camden, Hayden, Isabella, William, Kenley and Cruz.
Family and friends will gather Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 10am at St John Fisher Church in Portland, OR, followed by the burial at Sunset Hills with a reception to follow at the Portland Golf Club.
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