Josephine (Pandolfo) Forgione, age 94, of Medford passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Sunday, January 8th. Raised and educated in East Boston, she was the daughter of the late Matteo and Angela (Mazza) Pandolfo. Josephine moved to Medford over 70 years ago, and was employed for over 50 years as a cashier at pharmacies located on Salem St. in Medford (originally TurnStyle, then Osco Drug and now Walgreens).
Josephine was the beloved wife of the late Carmen Forgione, and the devoted mother of Carmen Forgione, Jr. of Medford, Donald Forgione and his wife Linda of Peabody, and Steven Forgione and his wife Karen of Walpole. She was the loving grandmother of Cynthia, Dawn and Daniel, and loving great grandmother of Emily, Jax, Alexa and Oliver. Josephine was the dear sister of seven late siblings and is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass was celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, on Tuesday, January 17th
I worked with Josie as well in Medford 904. She was a wonderful person. My condolences to her family. They were quite the group along with Ginny and Helen in the Camera dept..... Rick Smith
Loved working with her…The beautiful ladies of 904 taught me so much early in my career. Josie was a beautiful soul. Yes, she and Margie were a force for sure. I loved especially watching Josie’s interactions with Mr. Cook. Liz Abrantes
Josie started with Turnstyle and stayed when acquired by Osco....and stayed with Brooks and Rite Aid. I worked with Josie when I was a 2nd Assistant at #904 Medford. Josie was a sweetheart and she called me her adopted son. We last saw her at the 2014 New England Reunion and she was honored for her 50 plus years ot service. Rest in Peace Lil Lady. You will be missed by all. Anthony Accardi