Josephine Brancato
elevated VWIg8 March 4, 1929 ~ August 14, 2025
elevated VWIg8 Visitation
Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 2 – 4 & 6 – 8pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated VWIg8 Funeral Mass
Monday, August 18, 2025 at 9:00 am
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated VWIg8 Entombment
Blessed Virgin Mausoleum Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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elevated VWIg8 Obituary
It is with deep sadness and much love that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Josephine Brancato, at the age of 96 in Newmarket, surrounded by the love of her family.
elevated VWIg8 She is predeceased by her cherished husband, Antonino Brancato (April 2, 1997). Josephine was a devoted and loving mother to Tina (the late Michael) Sgambelluri, Vera (Carmine) Murano, Carmela Brancato, Corrado Brancato, and Maria (Frank Roudbari) Brancato.
elevated VWIg8 She was the adored Nana of Angela, Mariangela, Anthony, Elizabeth, Joseph, Cristina, Sarah, Anthony, Giancarlo, Natalie, Christina, Julia, Nino, Michael, and Sara, and cherished Gran-Nana to Giuseppe, Sophia, Michael, Emma, Elizabeth, Eleanora, Ariella, Dante, Massimo, Capri, Ilaria, Scarlet, Tesora, and Christian.
elevated VWIg8 Josephine is lovingly remembered by her sisters Marie, Mary, Margaret, and her sister-in-law Sharon.
elevated VWIg8 Her legacy lives on in the beautiful blankets she created—each one a reminder of her kindness, her creativity, and the quiet ways she showed love. Even though she is gone, her warmth remains with us: in every thread, in every memory.
elevated VWIg8 Josephine’s lifelong love of books defined her devotion to literature. In her memory, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation.
elevated VWIg8 She will be deeply missed and forever remembered with love.
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Our deepest condolences to you and your families. May she rest in peace . Josephine, you will be greatly missed. 🙏😪😘
Sending you all my deepest condolences. My heat is heavy. Your mom was a very special person who could always bring a smile to everyone she met.
My deepest condolences to the Brancato family. Your mom was such a blessed soul . Rest in peace Mom
My deepest condolences Carmela to you and your family. In addition to the support of your loving family during this time, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May the memories of your mom live on in your hearts forever. May she rest in eternal peace.
Carm, my condolences to you and your family. Sending you lots of hugs and kisses