STAMFORD - Josephine Donofrio, 101, of Stamford, passed away at Robinson Terrace on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022.

Born in Stamford on June 17, 1920, to Carmine and Marion Anna Donofrio, Jo attended school in Stamford and later moved to Raritan, New Jersey, where she spent many years working for Johns Manville until her retirement when she returned to Stamford to care for her mother.

Josephine was well-known as an accomplished Italian cook and enjoyed preparing special dishes for her family, friends and members of her parish, Sacred Heart Church. She attributed her long life to the Mediterranean diet and for her devotion to praying the Rosary.

On Jo's 100th birthday, many of her friends organized a drive by her home as it was unsafe to plan a party because of the pandemic. More than 80 cars of neighbors and friends participated in this unique celebration.

Josephine is survived by her sister, Dorothy; nephew, Louis Donofrio (Jean); niece, Joan Triolo (Richard) and their children Dan and Gina, niece, Marge Fairweather, her son, Mark (Ann) and their children, Laurel and Luke.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 20, at Sacred Heart Church, 27 Harper St., Stamford, with Father Michael Cambi, celebrant.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association or Sacred Heart Church.

Share condolences with Josephine's family online at www.macarthrurfh.com.