80 years old on February 14, 2012 peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with Myasthenia Gravis. Cherished friend, companion and deeply loved wife of the late Guido Iannetta (1997). Dear mother of Antonia and her husband Michael, Susan, Gigi and her husband Bill, Mark, Sandi and her companion John, and Christine and her husband Ted. Loving Nana of Carter, Angela and Joseph. Sister of the late Rosina. Beloved daughter of the late Antonio and Assunta Latessa.

While raising her family, Josie spent some of her working years as advisor to students with special needs at the University of Windsor and considered this work as some of her most rewarding. She was passionate about art receiving her bachelor of fine Arts degree while there and also served diligently on numerous committees and volunteer positions throughout the years. She was the founder and president of the Organization of Part-Time Students (OPUS) and received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. She was a business agent and activist for Windsor Occupational Health Information Service where she pursued her passion of improving employee Health and Safety and was recipient of the Clifton Grant Award for SEIU Local 210 in 1995. She received the Citizen Award of the City of Windsor Police in 1983. Later in life spending time with those she loved, and especially her grandchildren became her greatest joy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Myasthenia Gravis Coalition of Canada (www.mgcc-ccmg.org) or the Palliative Care Room Fund –Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital as your expression of sympathy. Special thanks to Dr. Michael Nicolle, Dr. Henry Fortuna, Dr. Jack Speirs, nurse Doug Sanders and especially to the nursing staff of HDGH 2 North for making her final days and transition gracious and compassionate. Cremation has been held. Arrangements entrusted to Families First 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841.