Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, Canton, MA 02021
Josephine Sylvester
9/15/2015

Josephine Sylvester (Giardino) age 105 of Canton passed away September 15th at the Hellenic Nursing Home in Canton surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Dorchester she graduated from Dorchester High School. She worked as a Seamstress in the Garment Industry in Boston for many years before retiring. She has lived in Canton for over 40 years where she was a member of the Community Club of Canton, The Canton Catholic Women’s Club, St. Catherine of Siena Lodge and Daughter’s of Isabella. Beloved wife of the late Perry J. Mother of Perry J. Jr. and his wife Margaret of Brockton, Stanley J. and his wife Anne Marie of Westwood. Sister of Helena Lauro of Canton and the late Jenny Lenares, Dominic Giardino, Mary Ferrante and James Giardino. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton Friday morning at 11:00. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Friday morning prior to the mass from 9:00 to 10:30 am. Burial St. Michael’s Cemetery, Roslindale. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Hellenic Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 601 Sherman St. Canton, MA 02021.
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Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home
455 Washington St.
Canton, MA USA 02021
781-828-0811