Born on November 18, 1926 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Gennifer Arcardo Lauricella. Josephine was a loving and devoted wife and sister. She was a kind and generous aunt and was considered a second mother to her niece and nephew.
In addition to her parents, Josephine was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Sam Fusto.
Survivors include her brother Benjamin Lauricella, her nephew Daniel Lauricella and niece Daneen Neison; great nieces and nephews, Natasha, Daniel, Jayna and Kristen and her sister-in-law, Helen Garcia of Florida.
Relatives and friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, July 12, 2013 at Our Lady's Chapel in the parish center of St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church, 231 Lake Avenue, followed by a funeral service at noon in the Chapel.
Entombment will follow in Memory Gardens, Colonie.