On Saturday June 12, 2021 Josephine Giddo Carbone passed away peacefully at home in Silver Spring, MD.
She was the beloved wife of 48 years to Donald J. Carbone; loving mother of Karen Carbone; sweet grandmother and "Baba Jo" to Dallan Josephine and Kace Alexander; dear sister of Madeline Giddo Okano and twin sister of Rita Giddo Acker. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family, many friends and friends whom she considered family.
Jo was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA and moved to DC to work for the Department of the Navy after she graduated from high school. She later worked for the FDA until her retirement. She loved to travel, garden, sing in her church choir and had a passion for animals. She was a sparkling smile, laughing eyes, welcoming arms and a comforting hug. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021 from 10 :30AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30AM at St.John the Baptist Catholic Church, 12319 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flower arrangements, please consider a plant/flower/growing thing to be included in a memorial garden at her home which she so lovingly shared for almost 50 years with her husband, family and many friends, or a potted plant that her grandchildren can nurture for years to come as she lovingly nurtured them.
Contributions may be made in her name to The Humane Rescue Alliance of DC by visiting www.humanerescuealliance.org.