Giuseppa D'Avola

Giuseppa (Josie) D’Avola passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025 at age 91, surrounded by her loving family. Giuseppa was a remarkable woman—loving, caring, and tough as nails—with a strength and presence that left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

Born in Italy, Giuseppa came to America in 1955 in search of opportunity and a better life. In June of 1955, she married the love of her life, Giovanni (John) D’Avola from her hometown Vizzini, Italy. Once here together, they built a family filled with tradition and resilience.

Giuseppa lived in Brooklyn and worked as seamstress for over 35 years, specializing in bridesmaid gowns. Giuseppa was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, known especially for her warmth, fierce devotion to her family, and her legendary cooking. She loved playing the slots at Atlantic City and had weekly card games with her friends. Giuseppa’s games of choice were Poker and May I, which she was always happy to teach you.

Giuseppa is survived by her devoted husband, John; children Rose, Salvatore, and Gregory; granddaughters Elissa, Jamie, and Sandra; and great-grand daughter, Riley. Her family was her greatest joy, and her legacy lives on through each of them.

Giuseppa will be remembered for her strength, her generosity, her unwavering love, her spirit and quick wit and the traditions she passed down through generations. Though she will be deeply missed, her spirit, lessons, and love will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew her.

A visitation will be held at Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home, located at 2005 West 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11223, United States, on December 19, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

The Funeral Mass will take place at the Church of Sts. Simon and Jude, 185 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn, NY 11223 on December 20, 2025 from 9:45 am to 10:45 am.

Entombment will follow at Green-wood Cemetery, 500 25th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232, from 11:30 am to 12 pm.