Josephine Battista, 65, of East Stroudsburg passed away suddenly Saturday September 24, 2022 at the Lehigh Valley Pocono Hospital.
Born in Ilion, New York she was a daughter of the late Vincenzo and Benedetta (Purpura) Rizzo.
Josephine was a simple woman and loved her children and family immensely.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children Vincenzo and Carmela Battista of East Stroudsburg; brother: Anthony Rizzo and wife Theresa of NJ; sister: Felicia Madden of NJ; nephews: Anthony Jr., Raphael and Joey; nieces: Nicole and Alyssa Lee.
She is predeceased by her sister Rosemary.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday October 2, 2022 from 11:00am – 1:00pm followed immediately by a prayer service at the Lanterman & Allen Funeral Home Inc. 27 Washington St. East Stroudsburg PA, 18301. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of Josephine. www.cancer.org
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lantermanallenfh.com for the Battista family.