Josephine Manasia, age 92, of Plainview, New York, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Josephine was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 8, 1931, where she grew-up and was the beloved daughter of the late Carmine and Carmela Varricchio. A graduate of John Adams High School, Josie was a proud Italian-American as were her parents. Josie was deeply loving, loyal and committed to her family, including her 2 children Donna Palumbo [Anthony, Jr.], and Dr. Anthony Manasia, [Lisa], 4 cherished grandchildren, Samantha Ryder [Christopher], Anthony Palumbo III [Allison], Zachary Manasia [Shannon O’Brien], Andrew Manasia,and 2 great grandchildren, Anthony Palumbo IV, Christopher Jo Ryder. She was deeply devoted to her beloved late husband, Eppie who passed away in 2021 and with whom she shared 71 years of marriage. Josephine worked at ABN-AMRO Bank for 24 years as an executive secretary. She retired in 1993. Josie was a lovely, hard-working bright and a beautiful lady who will be missed by all.
A visitation for Josephine will be held Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Vernon Wagner Funeral Home, 655 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11803. A Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pius X RC Church, 270 Washington Avenue, Plainview, NY 11803 will occur Monday, April 8, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM. An interment at St. John’s cemetery, Metropolitan Ave., Middle Village, NY will occur Monday, April 8, 2024 at 12:15 PM
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