Josephine Brancato
elevated I5Ym2 March 4, 1929 ~ August 14, 2025
elevated I5Ym2 Visitation
Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 2 – 4 & 6 – 8pm
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated I5Ym2 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 I5Ym2 Entombment
Blessed Virgin Mausoleum Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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elevated I5Ym2 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 I5Ym2 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 I5Ym2 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 I5Ym2 Josephine is lovingly remembered by her sisters Marie, Mary, Margaret, and her sister-in-law Sharon.
elevated I5Ym2 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 I5Ym2 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 I5Ym2 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
Carm, I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Please know we are thinking of you during this difficult time and are here to support you in any way you need.