Josephine Mencarelli

Josephine Mencarelli, aged 90 of Wyoming, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, August 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Anthony Mencarelli; brothers, Albert and Arthur Marckini; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. She is survived by her sons, Richard (Mary Beth) Mencarelli, Randy (Sherri) Mencarelli; grandchildren, Matthew (Brittney), Eric, Chad, Adam (Alison), Brent (Amy); brother, Donald (Sharon) Marckini; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, James (Valencia) Rooney, Harry (Joyce) Mencarelli; and many nieces and nephews. Josephine was a devoted and faithful member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church since 1951. She was a beautiful woman inside and out whose only flaw was worrying about others. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and was an active and involved member of the Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, and other community groups. She remained active throughout her life cooking, baking, snowmobiling, square dancing and playing bingo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:00 am at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 4101 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming with Fr. Michael Alber presiding. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming on Monday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm with a vigil to be held at 6 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Vianney Foundation, American Cancer Society, or Alzheimer’s Association.