Obituaries
Beloved Mother and Grandmother Josephine Sparango Passes Away at 86
Funeral to be Held at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Ambler on January 16, 2026
Josephine Sparango, a truly loving mother and devoted grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by love.
Born on February 13, 1939, in Scerni, Italy, Josephine was the beloved daughter of Umberto and Felicia Umile. She grew up in Italy and later immigrated to the United States where she met her late husband Pat Sparango. They resided in Fort Washington, PA, for over 50 years.
Josephine lived a life defined by kindness, selflessness, religion and unwavering devotion to her family. She had a gentle strength and a generous heart, and she made everyone around her feel cared for, seen, and at home. She loved to sing and sang in the choir at her parish, St. Anthony of Padua for many years.
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Her greatest joy in life was being a mother and grandmother. She loved deeply and unconditionally, always placing the needs of her family before her own. Whether offering prayers, a warm embrace, or simply listening, she was the steady presence her children and grandchildren relied on. Her home was a place of comfort, laughter, and love, and her influence will live on through the generations she nurtured.
She found happiness in life’s simple pleasures—cooking for family and friends, spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, faith, fun and music. These moments, shared with those she loved most, defined a life well lived.
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She is survived by her four children, Mary Grace Sparango, Jane Sparango, Ben Sparango and Anthony Sparango; her cherished grandchildren, Ben, Katie, Josephine and Jimmy; and daughter-in-law Sue, son-in-law Jim, brother Ugo and sister Franca in addition to four nieces and five nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Pat Sparango and her brother Nick Umile.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 259 Forest Ave., Ambler, PA . A visitation will be held from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. followed by Words of Remembrance at 10:15 AM. After Mass, Entombment will be at St. Patrick's Cemetery, 2300 DeKalb Pike, Norristown, PA.
Josephine was a devout Catholic. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered for her boundless love, joy, faith and the lasting legacy of family and compassion she leaves behind.
