Maddalena Canevari

Maddalena Mary Canevari, age 91. Born May 13, 1932, died April 10, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Maddalena was the daughter of Luigi and Carolina (Perotti) Canevari. She was predeceased by her brother Ferdinand (Dolores) and sister Teresa (Vince) Balzano and nephew Fred. Survived by nieces Madalene (Tom) Bryan, Loretta (Joe) Higgins, Kathy (Fred - dec.) Canevari, two great nephews, three great nieces and two great great nieces.

Madge was born and raised in Manayunk and attended St. Mary's grade school. She was a graduate of Hallahan High School, Class of 1950. She entered the noviciate of the Sisters of St. Francis and made her final vows in 1956. Sister Josie taught first grade for 42 years in various schools in Delaware and Maryland. She moved to Florida in the mid 1980s where she lived and worked for many years. Sr. Josie had many friends who truly loved her and supported her during her time there. She moved back to Philadelphia in 2021 where she enjoyed being with her family, especially her two great great nieces.

Aunt Madge had many hobbies: knitting, crocheting, candy making, cooking, any kind of needlework, card making, reading, and spending time on her tablet. She loved to keep in touch with her friends. There is no doubt she will be deeply missed by us and her friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice in her name.

Services and interment are private.

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