Josephine Rubino, 88, of the Old Boston Section of Jenkins Twp. passed away May 7, 2024 in Shavertown at the home of her daughter and caregiver, Annmarie Angelicola.
Born March 16, 1936 in Moosic, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Anna Siesicka Kobilinski.
She was a graduate of Moosic High School. Josephine was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Pittston, where she spent several years as their lecturer and catechist, preparing children of the parish for their first holy communion. She was a woman of great faith and all who knew her were gifted with her kindness and generosity. She spent many years opening her home and heart as a foster parent.
Preceding her in death was her loving husband Augustine (Tiny) Rubino, Sr., her sons; John and Joseph Rubino, granddaughters; Jillian Angelicola and Nicole Notaro, daughter-in-law, Kathy Rubino, and all of her siblings.
She is survived by her daughters; Annmarie Angelicola, Shavertown, Christina Medico (Bill), Florida, son, Anthony Rubino, Sr., Pittston, grandsons; Augustine Angelicola, Shavertown, Michael Rubino, Pittston, Anthony Rubino, Jr. (Amy) Wilkes-Barre, Jackson Rubino, Nanticoke, granddaughters; Lauren Lewis (Tyler) Shavertown, Tina Brown (Jason) Pittston, great-granddaughters; Lilyrose Angelicola and Lennon Lewis, Shavertown, Alexandria and Olivia Rubino, Wilkes-Barre, Harper Brown, Pittston, great-grandsons; Austin Lewis and Gino Angelicola, Shavertown, and Reed Brown, Pittston. She is also survived by several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, daughters Joann, Mary Jo and son Augustine, Jr.
Special gratitude goes out to all the nurses from residential hospice and her aide Jamie for the compassionate care given to Josephine. A special thank you to Shellie and Georgia for offering their assistance and love when needed.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, May 13, 2024, at 9:30am in St. Joseph Marello Parish, 237 William Street, Pittston. Those wishing to attend are asked to go directly to the church. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Arrangements are entrusted to Adonizio Funeral Home, LLC, Pittston.
Mom, we hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain you’ll walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again so rest in peace our loving mom much thanks for all you’ve done we pray that God has given you the crown you truly won.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. Hold on to your memories to keep her spirit alive within 🙏🏻
Tony, Please accept our condolences, just hearing the loss of your Mom. Marty and Lea Ann Moughan. mrmoughan@gmail.com
I am soooooo very sorry for your loss. May she RIP with our Lord 🫂🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💔