DeSimone, Josephine M. (Manfra) Longtime resident of Needham, more recently of Millis, passed away on February 1, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Enrico “Desi” DeSimone. Devoted mother of Michael DeSimone of Melrose, Anthony DeSimone of Millis, Gina Lane and her husband Bob of Norfolk, Gene DeSimone of Walpole, John DeSimone and his wife Kerri of Millis, and Jennifer Black and her husband Robert of Bellingham. Loving Gramma of Tiffani, Taylor, and Ava Lane, Olivia and Enzo DeSimone, and Robert Jr., Travis, and Richard Black. Dear sister of the late Connie Turco, and Ernest Manfra. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A private Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Church Needham. Josephine will be laid to rest with her loving husband “Desi” at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Needham.