Josephine F. (Polak) Del Priore

Josephine Frances ( Polak) Del Priore, 102, of the Village at Greenbriar, Dallas, passed away peacefully Sunday May 28, 2023 at the Meadows Nursing Center.

Born in Plymouth on March 10. 1921, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna ( Godek) Polak. She was a 1938 graduate of Plymouth High School; a World War

II machinist at the Cadillac Motor Company in Detroit; and co-owner , along with her husband Jimmy, of Grico's Restaurant, Exeter.  A devout Catholic, she was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church ( St. Barbara Parish), Exeter and the Christian Mothers. She enjoyed Madame Curie, the Polish Union, casino bus trips, and traveling extensively. Josephine always had a smile and a story to share with everyone.  Reading, sewing, and pinochle were her daily interests, but her real passion was Bingo. In Bingo her skills were legendary; twelve cards at a time was standard; "calling Bingo" was always done casually. 

Josephine was preceded in death by her husband James, infant daughter, Susanna, and siblings Mary Arsavage, John Polak, Louise Terescavage, Ann Pericci, and Raymond Polak.

Surviving are her children, Ann Elizabeth Stelevich of Katy, Texas, Josette Hochman and her husband Jere, St. Louis, Mo., Janet Siegel and her husband Paul, Dallas, Ralph Del Priore and his wife Carla, Dallas, and Jamie Lucia Del Priore, California; cherished grandchildren, Jennifer Miko ( John), Texas, Benjamin Hochman ( Angela) St. Louis; Emily Hochman ( Justin Sommer) Chicago; James Adam Del Priore, Philadelphia; and Isabella Del Priore, New York City; loving great -grandchildren, Veronica and Giselle Miko, Texas, Olsen Marceline Hochman, St. Louis; brother in law Dr. Ralph Del Priore of New Jersey, sisters -in -law, Helen Del Priore and Bernadine Polak and extended family members including many devoted nieces and nephews.

Josephine was a kind and gentle woman who adored her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will b e sadly missed.  " Bye for now".

A mass of Christian burial  will be held on Saturday June 3, at 9:30am at St. Barbara Parish, 224 Memorial St., Exeter with the Rev. Paul McDonnell, O.S.J. as celebrant.

Interment with Rite of Committal will be in Mount Olivet Roman Catholic Cemetery, Wyoming. 

Relatives and friends may call on Saturday at the church from 8:30am until 9:30am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Barbara Parish or the charity of your choice.

Josephine's family would like to thank the compassionate care of her adopted family at Greenbriar for the last six years, and most recently the kindness and care of the staff at the Meadows Nursing Facility. We will always be grateful for the care you gave to our beloved Josephine.

Arrangements are in the care of Gubbiotti Funeral Home, LLC, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.

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