Josephine Cipriano Doskey

Josephine “Josie” Cipriano Doskey passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on September 15, 2025, at the wonderful age of 90. Josie was born on September 5, 1935. Daughter of the late Frank Cipriano and Johanna LoCicero Cipriano.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Natale Cipriano and her lifelong companion, John Latham. Josie is survived by her only child, a daughter, Jan Doskey Aponte (Carlos); two grandchildren, Kira Aponte Riches (Tommy) and Carlos Jose Aponte, Jr; and one great-grandchild, Cole, who was the love of her life. She is also survived by two nephews, Frank Cipriano and Scott Cipriano, many close cousins, and friends.

Josie graduated from Sacred Heart School in 1954, then went to work at the one and only job she ever had at Winn Dixie’s (H.G. Hill Store) main office where she worked for 52 years. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed playing cards on Sunday with family at her cousin’s house.

The family would like to thank Dr. Ellen Zakris and Dr. Leonard Glade for all the care they have given to her over the last 7 years. They would also like to thank Southern Grace Hospice for all the care and compassion shown to her and Jocylan Roppolo for taking such great loving care of her.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd in New Orleans, on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Visitation will begin at 10 AM with a Mass following at 1 PM. Josephine will be laid to rest in Metairie Cemetery immediately after the Mass has concluded.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org or Padre Pio Foundation padrepio.com in Josie’s name would be appreciated.