Obituary for Josephine A Fulhan (Bammarito)
Josephine A. (Bammarito) Fulhan, 92, of Dover, NH, wife of the late Frank J. Fulhan, Jr, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Hyder Family Hospice House following a brief illness. She was born in Gloucester, MA on June 9, 1930, daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine (Dandilo) Bammarito.
Josephine grew up in a large Italian family in Gloucester, MA. She shared many adventures with her nine siblings, adventures that became stories her children and grandchildren loved hearing. She and her future husband Frank, met at the local A&P grocery store where she worked, and in 1964, they were married at St. Ann’s Church.
After having children, they moved to Cape Elizabeth, ME where they resided for almost 40 years. Josephine was employed for many years by the Cape Elizabeth schools where she showed her caring for the students through her cooking and good humor. Upon retirement, Josephine and Frank spent winters in Florida and traveled frequently to Las Vegas. Later, they relocated to Dover, NH to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Josephine had a lifelong love of reading, cooking special meals, laughing and sharing time with family and friends. She was known for speaking her mind, which often led to more laughter.
After her husband Frank's passing, Josephine began attending the First Parish Church in Dover, where she participated in weekly groups and made many close friends. She continued to live independently in her home and loved visits from family and friends. In 2021, Josephine, her children and grandchildren celebrated a special birthday for her on a Disney Cruise vacation through the Bahamas. It was the trip of a lifetime for her. All through her life, Josephine cared and loved her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all.
Josephine is survived by her son, Frank Fulhan and his wife, Jill of Ashland, MA and by her daughter Kim Nute and her husband Jim; three grandchildren, Matthew and Alex Fulhan, and Emily Nute; two sisters, Angela Borge and Anne Watson of Gloucester; brother, Joseph Bammarito of Cavendish, VT; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Faye Curcuru, Mary Brazier, Frances Susanno and Catherine Francis; brothers, Harry and James Bammarito.
A celebration of life will be held at First Parish Church, Dover, NH, on May 19 at 11am. There will be a private burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to First Parish Church, 218 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820 and the Hyder Family Hospice House, 285 County Farm Rd, Dover, NH 03820.
Josephine grew up in a large Italian family in Gloucester, MA. She shared many adventures with her nine siblings, adventures that became stories her children and grandchildren loved hearing. She and her future husband Frank, met at the local A&P grocery store where she worked, and in 1964, they were married at St. Ann’s Church.
After having children, they moved to Cape Elizabeth, ME where they resided for almost 40 years. Josephine was employed for many years by the Cape Elizabeth schools where she showed her caring for the students through her cooking and good humor. Upon retirement, Josephine and Frank spent winters in Florida and traveled frequently to Las Vegas. Later, they relocated to Dover, NH to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Josephine had a lifelong love of reading, cooking special meals, laughing and sharing time with family and friends. She was known for speaking her mind, which often led to more laughter.
After her husband Frank's passing, Josephine began attending the First Parish Church in Dover, where she participated in weekly groups and made many close friends. She continued to live independently in her home and loved visits from family and friends. In 2021, Josephine, her children and grandchildren celebrated a special birthday for her on a Disney Cruise vacation through the Bahamas. It was the trip of a lifetime for her. All through her life, Josephine cared and loved her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all.
Josephine is survived by her son, Frank Fulhan and his wife, Jill of Ashland, MA and by her daughter Kim Nute and her husband Jim; three grandchildren, Matthew and Alex Fulhan, and Emily Nute; two sisters, Angela Borge and Anne Watson of Gloucester; brother, Joseph Bammarito of Cavendish, VT; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Faye Curcuru, Mary Brazier, Frances Susanno and Catherine Francis; brothers, Harry and James Bammarito.
A celebration of life will be held at First Parish Church, Dover, NH, on May 19 at 11am. There will be a private burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to First Parish Church, 218 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820 and the Hyder Family Hospice House, 285 County Farm Rd, Dover, NH 03820.