Josephine Ippolito

Josephine Elenora Ippolito, née Iacono passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Thursday, June 4, 2020 in Keizer, Oregon. Josephine was born in Manhattan, New York, the daughter of first generation Italian American citizens. An accomplished seamstress and dressmaker, her career spanned over 50 years and covered five states culminating with her position at Pendleton Woolen Mills in Portland, Oregon. Josephine married Charles Ippolito of Brooklyn, New York in 1953 and their adventures included three children and moved to far off places including California, Alaska and Washington. With a desire to be closer to family, they retired in Keizer, Oregon. Upon the death of her husband Charles, Josephine moved to Vancouver, Washington and enjoyed several years living next door to her daughter Christine.  Josephine touched everyone she met with her genuine warmth, compassion, generosity and kindness as well as her good-natured sense of humor. She was the absolute sweetest person anyone could ever hope to meet, and no one was the same once they met her which is a testament to the size of her heart. The world will not be the same without her light and her warmth.Josephine was preceded in death by her husband Charles Ippolito, Mother and Father Rosa and Cristoforo Iacono and her brother Lawrence Iacono. Josephine is survived by her immediate family members: Thomas (son) and Yvonne Ippolito of Keizer, Oregon; Christine Ippolito (daughter) and Todd Fuller of Vancouver, Washington; and Michael (son) and Paula Ippolito of Sarasota, Florida.Josephine is survived by two sisters, Anna Ippolito and Mary Prestininzi as well as five grandchildren (Anthony, Rosanne, Christine, Matthew and Lauren) and six great grandchildren - all who were blessed to have her in their lives.A viewing was held at Keizer Funeral Chapel on Monday, June 8, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A service will be held at Saint Edwards Catholic Church in Keizer, Oregon on June 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with interment following at Willamette National Cemetery where Josephine will be laid to rest next to her husband Charles, a combat Veteran of the Korean War.Memorial donations in Memory of Josephine can be made to The Dementia Society of America or any charity of your own choice.To view the memorial tribute video visit: http://videos.lifetributes.com/1071988