Josephine Soresi

Josephine Soresi

April 05, 1933 - January 19, 2022

Josephine Soresi

April 05, 1933 - January 19, 2022

Obituary

Josephine “Josie” Soresi

Our beloved Mother and “Nana,” Josephine Soresi, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on January 19, 2022, in San Clemente, California.  Josie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, step-grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and “Nana” to many.   Due to current health concerns, a service will be scheduled, and her life will be celebrated at a later date.

Josie was born on April 5, 1933, in Flint, Michigan to Phillip and Nellie (Barbera) Peraino.  She was the sixth born of seven children in a family that included sisters Sara and Vera, and brothers Phillip Jr., Jerry, William, and Andy.  The Peraino house was always a gathering place bursting with energy, family, food, laughter, loudness, and especially love.

On June 13, 1953, Josie married her beloved Joseph Soresi, with whom she would spend the next 59 years by his side.   The couple ultimately moved to Detroit, Michigan, but in a somewhat ironic twist, only after living for a short while in San Clemente, California while Joe served in the United States Marine Corps.  After moving to Detroit, Joe and Josie had three children, Michael, Pamela, and Joseph.   In 1973, Josie and her family relocated to Southern California after Joe was transferred by his employer.

Josie was a generous and devoted mother and grandmother, who loved nothing more than spending time with and caring for the family she so cherished.   At the same time, she was a live wire who loved to laugh, dance, cook, entertain, gab, and live life to the fullest.   There was never a party that Josie didn’t love.   In her later years she volunteered countless hours, both at the City of Fountain Valley Senior Center, and at the churches she attended.   Josie was always there to lend support or a listening ear to anyone in need.

Memories of Josie will be cherished by her son Michael (Chris) Soresi, daughter Pamela Simpson; grandsons Jimmy (Dayleen) Simpson, Michael (Alejandra) Simpson, Matthew (Emily) Soresi, and Nicholas (Charlotte) Soresi; step-granddaughter Annie Parrish; and great-grandchildren Aubrey Simpson, Emily Simpson, and Ace Simpson; and all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by husband Joseph; son Joseph; son-in-law Jim Simpson; daughter-in-law Denice Soresi; brothers Andy, Billy, Junior, and Jerry; and sisters Vera and Sara.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to   https://secure.info-komen.org/site/Donation2?df_id=23821&mfc_pref=T&s_src=komen.org&s_subsrc=make_a_gift_page&23821.donation=form1&creative=fy22_evergreen_moments&chosen=100&23566.donation=form1&_ga=2.34950499.378820440.1642602535-649555838.1642602535

 

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7 responses to Josephine Soresi

  1. Pam & Mickey – been trying to get a hold of your mom for months. Now I know why she wasn’t answering. I finally googled her name and found this obituary. I’m devastated. We all loved her so much. She was our “Aunt Joey”. I’m so sorry for your loss and I’m so so so sad. Today is 3/1 and I just found this. Please let me know when services will be. If they’ve already happened, I am sorry to have missed. I just didn’t know.

    1. Mike Soresi says:

      Toni,
      Sorry you only recently found out about mom. We are having a mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fountain Valley on Saturday April 23, 2022, at 10:30. Immediately after that, starting at 11:45, we are having a celebration at the Fountain Valley Senior Center. Hope to see you there.
      Mick

      1. Toni Cunningham says:

        It’s October 4th and I just saw your notice about the service. I’m so sad to have missed it.

  2. Pam, Mickey,
    I had been trying to call Aunt Joey for weeks and never got thru to her. I just got a call from Toni Cunningham telling me of her death. I am so sad. She was a firecracker, so much fun to be around. Whenever we were there visiting Marie Lee, we always spent time with Joey..she cooked for us, brought food over to us, we went out to eat, Polly.s Pies……what a footprint she left. She was so special to Marie, they loved each other so much and Joey was with Marie for the years of her illness up to her death. She was a true friend and we sure did appreciate her for the loved she showed to Marie. Now they are together again, watch out in heaven with those two together, I’m sure there is more laughter and fun in heaven with the two of them.
    My sincere sympathy to your family. She is in heaven with your Dad and Marie……a happy reunion for them.

  3. I wish I could find the right words to express how much (Mrs.) Jo meant to me. She was my neighbor when I moved to Fountain Valley and my husband Larry’s neighbor for so many years before my arrival. She would watch out for me when I came home late from work and it was dark outside. It wasn’t until she knew I was inside and safe when she would turn off her porch light. We used to sit outside in front of her garage in the summer and laugh. She had such perky personality and I loved her for it. She was there for me when Larry passed and we stayed in touch when I moved back to the Chicagoland area. She earned her wings but will be missed here on earth. Love you Jo! Until we meet again,

    1. Mick Soresi says:

      Sheila,

      My mom thought the world of you. Thank you for the kind words.

      Mick

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