Josephine Julia Testori of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 17. Beloved wife to the late John. Cherished mother to James (Julie) Testori and Judy (Chris) Pochmara. Adored grandmother to Sandra (Brett), Raymond (Cassie), Clare (Michael), Rose (Brian), Marian (Andrew), Sally, Theresa (Adam), and John. Dear great-grandmother to Andrew, Liam, Anna, Julia, Conrad, Alexander, Charlotte, Eloise, Nora, Grant, and Clio.
Josephine “Jo” was born to Joseph and Helen Rossi in Detroit, Michigan on September 19, 1930. She was the loving sister to Lorraine, Lucille, and Robert.
Jo lived a life of strength and purpose, centered upon her faith, her husband, her children and grandchildren, and her extended family. She preferred to stay in the background, feeding and taking care of all in her circle of love. She endured her long battle with dementia with courage and grace.
Please join the family for a virtual Rosary on Tuesday April 20 at 3 pm via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84620216356?pwd=Y0JhdWd6bWVZUU5UVHJSN25VQW0vUT09 Meeting ID: 846 2021 6356 Passcode: 586660 .
Family and friends who would like to attend a public viewing may join the Pochmara family Tuesday from 5-8pm at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday April 21 at 10am at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 467 Fairford Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI and also livestreamed at OLSOS.org.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Josephine’s honor to NoKidHungry.org or The Helm (formerly Services for Older Citizens) at HelmLife.org.
