Josephine Cermele

Born on March 11, 1948 Departed on October 7, 2019 and resided in White Plains, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsTuesday October 8, 2019 4:00pm to 9:00pmWednesday October 9, 2019 1:00pm to 3:00pmWednesday October 9, 2019 6:00pm to 9:00pmMass of Christian Burial: Immaculate Heart of Mary ChurchThursday October 10, 2019 10:00amEntombment: Gate of Heaven CemeteryThursday October 10, 2019 Following Service

White Plains - Josephine Cermele, 71, of White Plains, NY passed away on October 7, 2019 after a battle with cancer. Josephine was born on March 11, 1948 to the late Elia and Maria Digeronimo DiIorio in Sant'Elia a Pianisi, Italia. Josephine's love for family and friends was evident in her way of life. Josephine took great pride in caring for her family and enjoying the company of her many friends and relatives. Josephine was predeceased by her first-born daughter, Maria Cermele in 1969 and her step-brother Leonardo in Italia. She is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Matteo Cermele of White Plains, NY. Also survived by her loving children and spouses, who all reside in Westchester; Joseph Matthew (Paulette) Cermele, Matthew Lee (Theresa) Cermele, Ann Marie (Americo) DiGiacomo, Mark (Valerie) Cermele, Diane (William) Segel, and 11 cherished grandchildren; Matteo, Robert and Joseph Cermele; Matthew, Anthony and Gianna Cermele; Adriana, Alivia and Alana DiGiacomo; and William and Charles Segel. Josephine is also survived by her step-sisters Maria (Gianluigi) Petruccelli and Giovanna (Donato) Colia, step-brother Raffaele (Marilina) DiIorio and step-sister in law Lucia (Persichetti), in Italia. Visitation, Ballard-Durand Funeral Home, White Plains on Tuesday from 4-9 PM and Wednesday from 1-3 PM and 6-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Scarsdale, NY on Thursday 10 AM. Entombment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Josephine's name to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital would be appreciated. < https://www.mariafarerichildrens.org/ways-to-give1 >