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Josephine "Josie" Smith

Enfield, CT

September 11, 1916 - May 4, 2014

Josephine "Josie" Smith Obituary

Josephine “Josie” L. (Santanella) Smith, 97, of Enfield, beloved wife of the late Frederick Smith, died peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at Suffield House. Born in Enfield on September 11, 1916, Josie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Grazia) Santanella. A lifelong resident, Josie was a communicant of St. Patrick Church. She was employed by the former American Bosch, Enfield School System and the Enfield Senior Center and retired ten years ago at the age of 87. Josie enjoyed painting and was an active volunteer at Suffield by the River. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa “Terri” Eilers of Heathsville, VA; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, a son John “Jack” Ciak and her grandson, John Ciak. Josie’s family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by a Service of Remembrance at 11:30 a.m. at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Road, Enfield, CT 06082. Burial will be held at St. Patrick King Street Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Suffield by the River, 7 Canal Road, Suffield, CT 06078.

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