Giuseppina F. “Josephine” DeLuca Grabowski, 67, of Kearny formerly of Newark passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023. Beloved mother of Kristin Grabowski. Loving sister of Antoniette Adao. Lovingly know as Aunt Josie to her nieces, Andrea, Marisa, Sofie and Aryiah. Cherished friend to Mayra Rodriguez and Maria Masullo. Born to Antonio & Filomena DeLuca, she was born and raised in the Ironbound section of Newark. Josephine was a proud Italian woman, who knew the value of hard work. She attended grammer school at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Newark. For her high school years she attended St. Vincent Academy, Newark where she graduated. She attended Essex County College, after graduation “Jo” worked for the State of New Jersey (New Jersey Compensation Rating & Inspection Bereau) for 35 years and happily enjoyed her retirement at home in Kearny. “Jo” loved to give back, she enjoyed supporting church events and activities at both St. Stephen’s RCC, Kearny & Our Lady of Mt. Carmel RCC, Newark. But, Josephine’s true love was baking. She happily enjoyed baking and sharing her Tiramisu, Pumpkin Cheesecake as well as her Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies and many other Italian sweets. She was a kind and sharing person, making sure her family, friends and neighbors received holiday care packages made by her. Josephine was a strong and brave fighter who beat both breast and pancreatic cancer. She remained in remission for over 10 years and until her last heartbeat, that is all in part to the care she received from Dr. Vasireddy and the nursing staff of Clara Maass.
Family and friends are welcome to visit on Friday, September 8th, 4-8pm in Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny.
Funeral service from the funeral home will be on Saturday, September 9th, 9am followed by a 10am mass of christian burial in St. Stephen’s RCC, Kearny.
Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum, North Arlington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Josephine’s name can be made to St. John’s Soup Kitchen, Newark or St. Vincent’s Academy, Newark.
