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Josephine A. Carella, beloved wife of the late Anthony Carella, died peacefully on March 20 at the age of 98 after a short illness. She was born on Jan. 19, 1921, in Greenwich to the late Walter and Katherine Rogenski.

Upon marrying her husband at the age of 17, she lived most of her life in Stamford and Norwalk until their retirement to Toms River, New Jersey, where they resided for many years until her husband’s passing.

Jo, as she was called, was a homemaker all her life. She loved cooking, baking, gardening, crocheting, and most of all spending time with all her grandchildren.

Josephine is survived by her two sons Robert and his wife Sophia of Fairfield, Gary of Smithtown, Long Island, New York, and her daughter Carol and her husband Lester Browne of Clinton. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

All funeral services were held in Stamford. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.lacerenzafh.com.