She is survived by her childhood sweetheart and devoted husband of fifty-one years, Ronald, their three grown children, Christina, Ronald and Angelina, along with three grandchildren, David, Anthony and Brianna.
Josephine was born on March 6, 1951, in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Walter Bilicki and Mary DeLucia. She lived in Sayreville before residing in Cliffwood, New Jersey until 2019, when the Petrella family moved south to Melbourne, Florida.
Playing her favorite slot machines at the casino was a fun pastime and something she truly enjoyed. Josephine truly enjoyed cooking with baking being one of her specialities. She was often found in the kitchen baking goodies for family and friends, and especially her famous and delicious "Knot" cookies that her granddaughter Brianna loved.
A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for a future date. In lieu of baskets or flowers, the family respectfully suggests donations to St.Jude Children's Research Hospital in honor of Josephine, a place and worthy cause she was dearly fond of.
Josephine will be truly missed but we will continue to treasure all the moments and years shared with her.
