Josette knew only too well that life isn’t fair but it’s still good.With her fair share of difficult moments, she stoically faced life, generously entertaining at her beautiful home, hosting her life-long friends. She was always keen to help out and no sooner would she hear that a friend was not well than she would rush to send her a well-prepared meal at home.

She experienced that life can change in the blink of an eye and her constant care and dedication for her husband Edward, especially since his accident four years ago, were an example of selfless love and the quintessence of the lady that she was.

It is difficult to recall Josette without remembering her love for Florence and her long-term wish to spend more time in this cultural city, enjoying its treasures while sipping a glass of prosecco at Café Gilliand or dining at her favourite Quattroleoni restaurant.

The many people who crossed her path and were beneficiaries of her time, generosity and love will miss her for a long time. Josette’s place in friends’ hearts was shown by their numerous daily visits in these last three months to her house in Madliena that was turned into a centre of love. All were welcomed and greeted by the united Amato family whose three generations, without exception, dedicated hours of loving care inthe hope that Josette would get better.

Regrettably, it was not to be and at this difficult moment I am certain that Josette would love us to celebrate her life and remember her as forever young and a lover of life.

To her children Michael and Angie go our sincerest condolences and message of thanks for all that Josette did for all the people around her. She was an exceptional mother, always interested in paving a better life for her children, and an exemplary wife who dedicated hours of attention to Edward’s care in the hope that he could lead as normal a life as possible – insisting selflessly that “it was her duty and had become her life-long challenge”. She knew only too well that all that matters in life is that you loved.

Josette leaves us all with more than just fond memories. She is a witness that there are still many good people around.

 

Roger de Giorgio

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