Josephine Marie Carrara, 84, died August 6, 2021. Marie was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York, on April 26, 1937, to the late Joseph “Jerry” and Domenica “Mamie” Salinetro. Prior to moving to Danville, Marie was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church on Staten Island. Marie was a dedicated grandmother who loved spending time with her grandchildren and cooking for her family. She enjoyed reading, watching old movies and the home shopping channels. Marie loved listening to music, especially Johnny Mathis and Elvis. In addition to her parents, Marie was predeceased by her husband, Matthew Anthony Carrara.

Marie is survived by her daughter Elizabeth “Liz” or “Lisa” (Harold) Thomas, grandchildren; Antonio Harold Thomas, Victoria Valentine Thomas, Matthew Joseph Leibrock, Abigail Elizabeth Thomas and Jenna Burnett, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, Jasper Ray Thomas, several cousins including Marianne Miliotto who was loved as a sister, and her godson, Salvatore Miliotto Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 pm on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Danville. The Celebrant will be Father Anthony McLaughlin. Pallbearers will be Harold Thomas, Antonio Thomas, Matthew Leibrock, Abigail Thomas, and Caitlyn Mews. Visitation will be held from 10 am to 12 pm prior to the Mass at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Danville. Please sign the online guestbook and send a Hugs from Home at www.stithcares.com