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Josephine Messina (Sciarrotta) Doyle 73, passed away Sunday morning, March 9, 2003 at home after a valiant battle against cancer. She will be remembered for her kind, gentle nature and loved by all whom knew her. An exceptionally devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she will be deeply missed. She was a wonderful cook and her great Italian meals were something we all looked forward to. A long time resident of Albuquerque, she was born December 19, 1929 in Trenton, New Jersey to Carmelo and Carmella Messina. She attended Trenton High School and worked at Cordey China and Lee Overalls in Trenton. She attended Beauty Academy in Trenton and pursued a career in Cosmotology. Josie continued her career for many years in Albuquerque as both a teacher and hairdresser. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her first husband, Peter James Sciarrotta, Sr. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 41 years, Dave L. Doyle, Sr; and her four sons, Philip P. Sciarrotta and wife, Kathy of Corrales, NM, Carm Sciarrotta of Albuquerque, NM, Peter J. Sciarrotta, Jr. and wife, Nina of Knoxville, TN, and David L. Doyle, Jr. and wife, Erin of Albuquerque, NM. She is also survived by her brother, Joseph Messina and wife, Anna Mae of Trenton, NJ; her sisters, Marie Moceri and husband, John of West Palm Beach, FL and Frances Severino and husband, Carm of Trenton, NJ; sister-in-law, Chicky Cammiso of Yardley, PA; and her aunts, Helen Sizemore of Trenton, NJ and Alice Musterel of Pamona, NJ. She has nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Her family wishes to thank Dr. Francisco Ampuero, his nurse Debbie, and his staff; Sylvia, her hospice nurse and the hospice staff; and the lab technicians at Laderia Medical Center for the special, gentle, loving care they provided to her. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel of Sunrise, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, March 14, 2003 at 8:30 a.m. followed by Memorial Mass at 9:00 a.m. at St. Josephs on the Rio Grande Church, 4000 Saint Joseph Place NW. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Josie's memory to Presbyterian Hospice or St. Joseph's Catholic Church Legion of Mary. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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