- Date Of Birth: April 27, 1936
- Date Of Death: March 18, 2021
- State: New Jersey
Josephine F. Gill, 84, of Matawan, New Jersey, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home on Thursday evening, March 18, 2021. She was born Josephine F. Episcopo on April 27, 1936 in Orange, New Jersey, where she grew up. In 1953, Josephine and her husband, James, were married and began their life together in Hazlet where they raised their family. In 2010, they settled in Matawan, New Jersey.
Josephine was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother who was extremely devoted to her family. She was a fabulous Italian cook and was especially known for her outstanding lasagna amongst her family and friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, Felice and Nicholina (Ruina) Episcopo and her beloved husband, James Bernard Gill. Josephine is survived by her loving children, Joann Burgos and her husband, Kenneth, of Hazlet, Arlene Kirby and her husband, John, of Hazlet/Florida, Theresa Rost and her husband, Richard, of Jacksonville, Florida, and James Gill and his wife, Jill, of Tinton Falls, and her dear siblings, Dominick Episcopo and his wife, Roselyn, and Phyllis Carras and her husband, George. Josephine also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Kari Burgos, Kenneth Burgos, John Kirby, Joseph Kirby, Michelle Rost, Kristen Rost, Jim Gill, and Nick Gill, her adored great grandchildren, Caitlin Burgos, Madelyn Burgos, Joselyn Burgos, Charlotte Kirby, and baby boy Ebbesen on the way, her beloved friend and care-giver, Nina, and many treasured nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Josephine will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
