Josephine Dentino

Josephine (Palumbo) Dentino, 90, formerly of 11 Lake Avenue in Worcester, passed away, Friday, June 26, 2009 in Millbury Healthcare. Her husband, Joseph Dentino, pre-deceased her in 1991. She is survived by her loving and devoted daughters, Margaret Lemke of Danvers and Theresa Hall and her husband Jonathan of Worcester; three sisters, Rose Ananian in Florida, Fran Lamothe in Ohio, and Mary Alfano of Quincy; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by two daughters, Loretta Milling and Linda Dentino, and three siblings Joe, Vincent and Anne. She was born in Boston, daughter of Dominic and Margaret (Amara) Palumbo. She was a loving woman, who found tremendous joy in her family and will be missed by all those who knew her. Josephine's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful people at Millbury Healthcare, their care, compassion, and comfort is admired and appreciated. Calling hours for Josephine will be held Tuesday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. and again from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in MERCADATNE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, followed immediately by a funeral service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Josephine may be made to The American Cancer Society, 350 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01604 or The Activity Fund of Millbury Healthcare, in care of Kathy Grecho, 312 Millbury Avenue, Millbury, MA 01527.