Josephine Anne Montone

Josephine Anne Montone

Age 92, of Haddon Heights, NJ formerly of South Philadelphia, born January 9, 1931, called to eternal life on April 19, 2023.

Predeceased by her parents - Enrico and Maria Terroni and her siblings - Lorenzo Terroni (Esther), Elmina Terroni and Andrew Terroni.

Loving wife of Frank James Montone and devoted mother to Francis Montone (Rita), Andrew Montone (deceased) (Maria Lear), Joseph Montone (Margaret), Maria Polillo (Robert) and Joanne Diodato (Dominic).

Cherished Grandmother to: Anna Maria Smith (Tom), Livia Gong (Donglai), Francis Montone (Christie), Andrew Montone (Erica), Mary Childs (Sean), Monica Montone, Joseph Montone, Robert Polillo (Jennifer), Domenica DiStefano (Angelo), Alexandra Cesar (Jameson), Victoria Diodato, Angelica Diodato, Francis Diodato.

Great-Grandmother to: Alexander, Amelia, and Nicholas Smith; Leirun, Huashen, and Odin Gong; Jack Montone; Giuliana Montone; Josephine and Adelaide Childs; Gianna DeJesus, Aria and Dominic DiStefano; Jameson and Jovanina Cesar.

Caring Aunt and Great Aunt to Rick Terroni (Pat), Steven Terroni (Judy), Rick Terroni, Beth Driscoll (Mark), Michael Terroni (Beth), Laura Perilli (Michael)

Also survived by her great great nieces and nephews, many other family and friends.

Josephine was a bookkeeper by trade and loved her various bookkeeping jobs especially at Real Estate Investment Strategies. In addition to bookkeeping, Josephine was the best undiscovered writer of her time, writing 10 rules for a happy marriage, landing her a contest win at the radio station WPEN! Her writing skills didn’t stop there. She had a love of Papyrus cards, which she personalized with her own words and famous quotes. These cards were lovingly received by anyone lucky enough to get one! All her friendships were very important to her but one of her longest friendships existed with the club called Orbis Avanti (circle moves forward). A club rich in education, and relationships that stood the test of time! Josephine also developed an affection for toy poodles, inspired by her bosses’ dogs who came to work each day. She enjoyed them so much she got 2 of her own - Noel and Bianca that never left her side! Music was a source of entertainment and comfort for her, especially artists like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Andrea Bocelli, and Mario Lanza – her favorite songs - Maybe You’ll Be There, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and Ave Maria! South Philadelphia was her home town and the mummers were close to her heart! She couldn’t wait to perform the mummer’s strut at weddings and parties she attended! She enjoyed traveling, especially to Italy with her brother Larry and sister-in-law Esther and always told everyone it was the best trip of her life! She shared many stories about her sister Elmina and the crazy things Elmina would have her and her friends do! Last but not least - her husband and family – these were the most important treasures of her world! She would often say, “Frank look what we started!” Now we ask ourselves what will we ever do without her!

Relatives & friends please join us for her viewing on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 6:30 to 9 PM at Jackson Funeral Home 308 Haddon Avenue, Haddon Township, NJ 08108.

Second viewing on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 9 to 10 AM and funeral mass to follow at The National Shrine of St. Rita’s of Cascia, Broad & Ellsworth Sts., Philadelphia, PA.

Interment immediately following the mass at Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to The National Shrine of St. Rita’s of Cascia www.saintritashrine.org

Arrangements by Jackson Funeral Home, Haddon Township, NJ www.jacksonfh.net