Josephine Magrone (99) of Pembroke Pines, FL passed away at home on January 23, 2026, with son Edward and daughter Elizabeth at her side.
Josephine “Jo” was born in Belleville, NJ on December 19, 1926. She was the first child of Sam and Mamie Pipitone. Jo graduated in 1944 from A.J.Demarest High School in Hoboken, NJ. She met Gary Magrone who courted her with letters while serving in the Navy during WWII. When he came home, they soon got married on May 31, 1947. They moved to Miami in 1955.
Jo was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, and mother. She worked on and off as a secretary in many businesses and was the best at everything she did! She loved being with family and cooking many delicious meals for everyone. Jo & Gary enjoyed traveling to many countries and places with family members. She was full of pure Love, a soft calming soul with strength and patience to help everyone. Jo was very thoughtful and generous; she never missed anyone’s birthday or anniversary! Jo exuberated grace and was devoted in her faith of God, in which she prayed daily for everyone.
Preceding in death is her loving husband Gary, parents Sam & Mamie Pipitone and son- in-law Scott Logan.
Those remaining to love and honor her are children Mario, Edward, and Elizabeth Logan, daughter- in-law Linda, grandson Bruce (wife Melinda), granddaughter Nicole (husband Chris), great grandchildren Hayden, Cody, Kailyn and Dalton. Her brothers Mathew and Joseph and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family request in lieu of flowers to donate to your charity or church of choice.
A Memorial service will be held on February 8th, from 11:00 am -1:00 pm with a Tributes of a Lifetime Service at 12:00 PM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, located at 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024.
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Nick Magrine
January 26, 2026, 5:22 pm
The best aunt a person could have . I’ve traveled with was a guest of Jo. Never a harsh word or a raised voice . Calm and collected thoughtful and caring , and always sweet with a smile .
Aunt Jo touched many lives and I’m grateful she touched mine I will always hold her dear to my heart and memories. Rest in peace aunt Jo . Love Nick Magrone
Linda and Ronnie Angell
January 27, 2026, 3:36 pm
Dearest Josie. We are so sad to lose a beautiful person like you. Our families friendship extends over 77 years when my dad worked for your dad. We will always remember the good times we all had. No one can ever take your place. You and Gary were Godparents to our youngest daughter which meant so much to us. I always felt comfort knowing you were a phone call away. We will miss you so much. Rest in Peace dearest Josie. You will be in our hearts forever. We love you. Linda and Ronnie Angell. 🙏
Sandra Liscio
January 28, 2026, 2:27 am
Dearest Aunt Jo,
I have such fond memories of you that I will carry in my heart forever. Whenever you made chili for dinner you would call my Mom and tell her “send Sandi over for dinner I made chili”. I loved your chili. I taught my daughters how to make it. Our families all went to Haulover beach many times. Then there was the trip we took to Palm Springs, California. You, my Mom (Lucy) and me with my friend (Pam). We went to the spa almost every day. We celebrated so many holidays together.
You were so easy to love. I considered you my real aunt. How lucky I was when my parents bought the house right next door to yours in 1960. Even though I moved 2 hours north we still kept in touch. Alan and I brought our kids down to see you. Then we brought our grown daughters, Lisa, Tina, Connie and her husband, Justin and 4 grandchildren. Then we would all go out to dinner. We always took lots of photos. We all looked forward to seeing you. I will miss you deeply. However, we shall meet again. I love you always.
Sandi (Mancarella) & Alan Liscio
Valentina Liscio-Malin
February 1, 2026, 5:51 pm
Aunt Jo, I have so many wonderful memories of you and uncle Gary growing up. I am so happy my two children were able to meet you, enjoy your delicious food, hear some stories, and know your love. We will miss getting birthday cards from you, we looked forward to them every year. We know you are at peace with uncle Gary, you will be missed and you are loved very much.
Love, Tina, Anthony and Angela xo
Elizabeth A Colantuono
February 1, 2026, 9:26 pm
LIZ COLANTUONO
Dear Aunt Jo
I will miss you as much as a loving daughter misses her mother! You were more than a substitute to me when my mom passed.
I will treasure in my heart all the times we spent together such as trips to Jamaica, St Augustine, Alabama!
Also ,the many weekends you spent with me in Tamarac! You were always a pleasure to be with!
I have never in my lifetime met a person who was as loving, caring and understanding as you!
REST IN PEACE my dear Aunt Jo!
Nicholas Magrone Jr
February 6, 2026, 12:22 am
Sending thoughts prayers and positivity to Aunt Jo and family. Aunt Jo was such a bright light in our family. Always very pleasant, warm and welcoming. I always enjoyed visiting her and Uncle Gary and their family!! I loved listening to their stories and it was nice to see how caring and considerate they were to each other and to everyone else. I have a lot of great memories from being around her and her family. Aunt Jo will be missed very much and I am thankful for the memories we had with her and her family. Much love, respect and peace to Cousin Liz, Mario, Eddie, Bruce, Nicole and our entire extended family.
With Love,
Nicholas Magrone Jr
Mikayla VanVoorhis
February 8, 2026, 10:35 pm
Aunt Jo, I’ll miss you. I’ll miss all of your cooking and the joy you bring into a room. Everyone was always so happy to see you when you came around. Not a lot of people have that effect, but you always did. I’ll miss that and I’m sure everyone else will as well. I love you!