Josephine Ciccarelli, 80, formerly of Worcester passed away Saturday, December 20th 2008 in her home. Josephine is survived by two sisters, Anna Valeri of Worcester and Mary Coviello of Boylston; many nieces and nephews including Alexander Johns and Joann Maywalt both of Oxford and Annette Markel of Princeton; Three sisters, Eleanor Johns, Theresa Meleski and Kay Beressi and a brother, Anthony Ciccarelli all pre deceased her. Josephine was born in Worcester a daughter of Joseph and Antoinette (DeNapoli) Ciccarelli and has lived here all her life. Josephine worked many years for Rovezzi's on Main St and previously the Cypress Room. She was a longtime supporter of Boys Town USA. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Center, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. is honored to assist the family with arrangements.