Josephine Pellicani Bailey

Josephine passed away surrounded by her family on December 22, 2015, two days before she would have celebrated her 95th birthday.

She was born on December 24, 1920 in Rockland, Maine to Giuseppe and Nicolina Pellicani.  She married Joseph Patton Bailey in Rockland in 1942 and they moved to Salt Lake City in 1946.  Josephine was a member of St. Ambrose parish.  She worked at Fort Douglas and the VA Hospital until retirement.  Josephine was a devoted mother and grandmother.  She was an accomplished seamstress, gardener and cook.  Everyone loved her spaghetti.

She is survived by her children Jim (Robin) Bailey, Nancy (Dennis) Murray, Margaret (Steve) Redmond, Elizabeth Bailey-Durst; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and her twin sister Anna Miller.

Preceded in death by her husband, four brothers and two sisters.

Friends may call upon the family on Monday, December 28th from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, where Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 7:00 PM.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 29th at 11:00 AM at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1975 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City.  Committal to follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Avenue & "T" Street. 

Special thanks to Dr. Fehlauer and the staff at Silverado for the loving care they provided to our mother.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Josephine's name to St Ambrose Parish.