Josephine Ambrogio Safko

February 12, 1932 - April 26, 2015
Josephine Ambrogio Safko

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Mrs. Josephine Ambrogio Safko, 83 of Wilmington passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Pacifica Senior Living in Wilmington, NC.

Mrs. Safko is the daughter of the late Salvador Ambrogio and Josephine Merselli Ambrogio; she also was preceded by her husband, Alex “PoP” Safko and a daughter, Sandy Safko.

Survivors include her daughter, Juanita Malpass and a son, Richard Safko; one grandchild, Michelle Gainey; three great grandchildren, Alicia Gainey, Billy Malpass, Jr. and Meranda Bruce and three great, great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the Wilmington Funeral Chapel from 5:00-7:00 PM.

Funeral services will be Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the Apostolic Tabernacle Church at 10:00 AM; 712 Wellington Ave., Wilmington, NC 28401. Burial will be in the Wilmington National Cemetery.

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  • April 29, 2015
    Janet says:
    Dear family, I will miss her . She was a good friend,we lived at Carolina Beach.45 years or so ago.Your family will be i n our prayers and thought. .

  • May 15, 2015
    Whitney says:
    I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort from the Bible at Isaiah 25:8 "He will swallow up death forever. And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces." God will put an end to death and all the things that cause us such pain. What a wonderful promise to look forward too. Although the pain seems insurmountable now, if you rely on God through prayer he will comfort you. Again my deepest sympathies go out to your family.