JOSEPHINE "JOJO" CERVELLI age 85, passed away March 23, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Tullio and Ann (nee Vesella). Dearest sister of the following deceased: Rose Gaglione (Charles), Phillip (Kathryn), Loretta Marullo (Frank), Mary Cervelli and Annie Klingkowski. Dear aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Betty Ann Klang. Contributions may be made in Josephine's memory to Mt. St. Joseph and the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Mark, 21800 Chardon Rd. Euclid, OH 44117, or a charity of your choice. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mother Raphel and the entire staff of the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Mark, for their wonderful care of Josephine.
A Poem written by her friend Carol
JOJO
SHE'S LIVED HERE THE LONGEST,
IS SMALL AND SOFT-SPOKEN,
SHE MAY HAVE SOME PROBLEMS,
BUT HER SPIRITS ARE NEVER BROKEN.
ALTHOUGH SHE HAD NO CHILDREN OF HER OWN,
SHE MOTHERED MANY NEPHEWS AND NIECES,
SHOWERING THEM WITH HER PRESENCE AND PRESENTS.
SHE GREATLY LOVED THEM TO PIECES.
WHETHER PIZZA OR SPAGHETTI,
EVEN JELLY TOAST SO PLAIN,
THEY GET IT WRONG NINE TIMES OUT OF TEN,
YET SHE DOESN'T COMPLAIN.
SHRIMP OR FISH MAKES AN IDEAL PLATE
WITH PICKLES, BEETS, AND CREAMY COLE SLAW.
NOT BEING CAUGHT BY OUR GAL JOJO
MIGHT BE CONSIDERED THE ONLY FLAW.
SHARING WITH US HER OREO COOKIES
IS ALWAYS A SPECIAL TREAT.
HER GENEROUS NATURE ALWAYS SHINES.
IT'S SOMETHING THAT CAN'T BE BEAT.
JOSEPHINE CERVELLI IS HER NAME,
BUT TO HER FRIENDS SHE'S "JOJO" FOR SHORT.
NO MATTER HOW LONG YOU'VE BEEN IN HER LIFE,
SHE'S YOUR LOVING FRIEND AND HAPPY COHORT.
The family will receive friends at the DiCICCO & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 5975 MAYFIELD RD. MAYFIELD HTS. OH 44124, MONDAY March 30th from 2:00-6:00 PM. A private Mass of Christian Burial and Interment at All Souls Cemetery will take place after Holy Week. Online condolences www.diciccoandsonsfh.com
