Notes:

Josephine M. (Donato) Tedesco, 96 years old, passed away on December 31, 2020.  She was born in Niagara Falls on March 18, 1924, the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (DeFazio) Donato.​​Josephine attended local schools.  She worked as a clerk for the New York State Parks and Recreation Department at the Cave of the Winds for 40 years and retired at the age of 86.  Josephine enjoyed baking and cooking for her family and friends.  She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas J. Tedesco who passed away on January 16, 2003.  Her family wishes to thank all the nieces and nephews for their care and concern; and Josephine's caregivers for all of their care and compassion.​Josephine is survived by her son, Thomas D. (Kathleen) Tedesco; her grandson, Thomas J. (fiance Kimm Markovich) Tedesco; her great-granddaughter, Taylor; her great-grandson Thomas P. and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.  She was predeceased by her sisters; Angeline Corsaro, Lena Appoloney and Florence Donato and her brothers, Anthony Donato and Francis Donato.​There will be a private entombment in St. Joseph's Mausoleum with Rev. Duane R. Klizek officiating.  A celebration of Josephine's life will be held at a later date.

Family/Spouse: TEDESCO, Thomas J. Thomas was born on 29 Jul 1916; died on 16 Jan 2003 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married JANIK, Kathleen C [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MARKOVICH, Kimm. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]