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Josephine Ann Fratini Alvino, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1947 passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2008 after a long illness. Josephine was born in Corona, Queens, NY on Monday, February 6, 1922 to Urbano and Palmina Muleri Fratini, who were both immigrants from Mondavio, Italy. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Daniel John Alvino, in 1985, and her sisters, Mary Garofalo Binetti in 1986 and Louise Dietrick in 2006. She is survived by her four daughters and family, Rosemary and Donald Ditmore of Sierra Vista, AZ, Giovanna Alvino and Tonino Di Giacomantonio of Columbia, SC, Terry Caskey and Jim Doane of Scottsdale, AZ, Virginia and Norm Ehler of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Lee Bossard and Chase Caskey, Antonio Di Giacomantonio, Grace and Daniel Ehler. Josephine enjoyed giving her time to help others. She was one of the founding members of the Italian Women's Charity Club, a Girl Scout leader for ten years, and a longtime member of the Gamma Delta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International service organization. She also volunteered for the Bernalillo County Republican Party and New Mexico Right to Life. The family would graciously like to thank all of Josephine's many caregivers for the care and friendship she received from her Hospice team and Aspen Care Home which will always be cherished as they let this chapter of her life be handled with grace and dignity. In lieu of flowers, Josephine requested that contributions may be made to Kaseman Presbyterian Hospice, c/o Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, PO Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666. Memorial Services for Josephine will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE, with Monsignor Francis X. Eggert officiating. A rosary will be said at 9:30 a.m. with Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 a.m. and a reception to follow. Josephine will be laid to rest with her husband, Daniel, at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Josephine at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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