Josephine Laura Sardegna's Obituary
Josephine (Josie) Laura Sardegna, 77, of Tampa, FL passed away on 8/13/2023. Born in Bronx, NY, was raised and lived in Tampa, FL. Josie was preceded in death by her parents Angelo and Mary Castellano and her beloved husband of 53 years Carl T. Sardegna.
Josie is survived by her son Jack Sardegna, daughter-in-law Kim Sardegna, grandsons Angelo and Dominic Sardegna, sister Antoinette Churruca (Jose Sr.), niece Stephanie Perez (Juan), nephew Jose Churruca Jr. (Shabana), cousin Jenny Paloumpis (Tom), great nieces Eleni Perez, Gianna Perez, and Anisa Churruca and many more loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in 1964.
Josie’s working career spanned over 40 years in Banking. She began her career in the late 60s at Peoples Bank, then transitioned to become Vice President at Village Bank, and retired from banking from the USF Federal Credit Union. Many of her closest friends were from the relationships built over the years in the banking industry.
Josie’s love for life and her family was ever present in her smile. Her generosity and kindness touched many individuals. She would strike up a conversation with anyone she came across because she was thoroughly interested to meet them and tell them about her family. Josie’s talent in the kitchen was second-to-none and it was on full display for Sunday dinners especially her succo and brotho.
Special thank you to Maritza, Cari, Yari, Judy and William for Josie’s care these past few months.
Public Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 10:00am -12:00pm, service to follow at 12:00pm at Boza & Roel Funeral Home, 4730 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
If you would like to honor Josie’s memory, please send donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, www.stjude.org
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