Josephine E. (Fareio) Nunnari, 70, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away peacefully on Friday October 2, 2009 surrounded by her family at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of James and Margaret (Pelsoni) Fareio and the step daughter of the late Selma Leschner. On November 26, 1955 she married Joseph Nunnari at Sacred Heart Church in Niagara Falls, NY.

Josephine attended local schools and was a graduate of St. Mary's High School. Jo and her husband owned and operated Mario's Pizzeria in Niagara Falls, NY from the mid 1970's until 1983. She later worked as a food preparer at Wilson Farms in Niagara Falls from the early 1990's until the present. Josephine was well known for her cooking and baking and enjoyed going to the casino. Affectionately known as "Mama", her life was focused on the care of her husband, children and grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her humble and caring personality.

In addition to her husband of 54 years, she is survived by three children Mark J. (Karen) Nunnari, Kristi Pallaci, both of Niagara Falls, NY and James Nunnari of Las Vegas, NV; four grandchildren Chantal Pallaci, Ashley Pallaci, Matthew Pallaci, Lauren Nunnari; and dear friend Mary Linda Nunnari. She was the sister-in-law of Anthony Nunnari of Ohio, James Nunnari, Angelo Nunnari, both of Lockport, NY, Rose Gaughan of Middleport, NY, and Mary Ann Devlin of Buffalo, NY.

There is no prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass to be celebrated Saturday October 10th at 10 AM in Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Ave. Niagara Falls, NY. Memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice House, 4675 Sunset Drive Lockport, NY 14094. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY RD NIAGARA FALLS, NY.