WILMINGTON — Josephine “Jo” White of Wilmington NC, formally of Massapequa, New York passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024 with her family by her side at age of 91. She was born on July 15, 1933 in the Bronx, to Josephine Reidy and Joseph Graham of Ireland.
Jo was predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas “Whitey” and left to cherish her memory are her five children, Thomas White (Anna), West Islip, NY; Maureen Malkmus (Dave), Wilmington, NC; John White (Mary), Nesconset, NY; Joseph White (Lisa), North Wales, PA; and Patricia Neri (Rob), Cape Coral, FL; fourteen Grandchildren; fourteen Great Grandchildren; and brother Joseph Graham.
Jo was Aunt Josie to many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Eileen Dolan, Kathleen McCarthy, and her brother John Graham. Jo was “Grammy” to her fourteen grandchildren and fourteen Great Grandchildren who she adored.
Jo was a great friend and neighbor that loved playing cards with all her friends in Wilmington. She will always be in our hearts and memories forever.
Funeral Services will be scheduled at L.I. National Cemetery, Pinelawn, New York at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 would be appreciated.