Mrs. Josephine C. (Battaglia) Loscavo, of Herkimer, beloved wife of John R. "Lefty" Loscavo, passed into the hands of God peacefully on Wednesday evening, Aug. 18, 2004 in Faxton Hospital at the age of 75. Her passing occurred with her loving family at her side and after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born on February 23, 1929 in Rochester, a daughter of the late Michael and Rose (Blasting) Battaglia. She graduated from St. Bridget's Catholic School and attended the Rochester School of Business. On June 12, 1948 she was joined in Holy Matrimony with John R. "Lefty" Loscavo in St. Bridget's Church, Rochester. A devoted couple, they shared a loving concern for one another and their family. She was last employed at the Herkimer Fish Market. She spent many years employed with Scherings Glove Factory in Herkimer. A woman of deep faith, she was a faithful communicant of Sts. Anthony and Joseph Church, Herkimer. Josephine was a well-known, and much-respected Herkimer resident. She was a member of the Tony R. George Ladies Auxiliary, Third Order of St. Francis Society, Altar Rosary Society, Sacred Heart Society, Crafty Lady Society and the Village of Herkimer Senior Citizens. A lady of deep faith, Josephine had a passion for life and deep love for those who shared it with her. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her heart and character made her a valued friend and she established countless relationships that had great meaning and value both to her and those who shared her life. She brought to her personal life the same "fight", courage and determination that brought her through her illness. Survivors include her beloved husband of 56 years, John "Lefty" at home; three loving daughters: Rose Hoskins and husband Isaac of New Jersey, Bea Vivacqua and husband Tom of Frankfort, and Johann Conkling and husband Gordon of Erie, PA.; four cherished grandchildren: David Worlock and wife Andrea of Indiana, MaryAnn Morning and husband Bernard of Florida, Brad Vivacqua of Frankfort and Shelby Rose Conkling of Erie, PA; two adored great grandchildren, Brennan and Maleah Morning; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Battaglia and by a sister, Mary Vali. Visitation at the Holleran-Enea Funeral Home, 220 N. Washington St., Herkimer, where the family will be present, will be held from 2-4, and 7-9 p.m. on Friday (today), August 20, 2004. Josephine's funeral will commence at 9:15 am on Sat. morning, Aug. 21, from the chapel of the funeral home where prayer will be offered. The Rev. Anthony Ligato, pastor, will celebrate her Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am from Sts. Anthony and Joseph Church, South Main St., Herkimer. Funeral procession will follow to Oak Hill Cemetery, Herkimer where she will be laid to rest. Kindly consider contributions in memory of Josephine to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to the Church of Sts. Anthony and Joseph. Donations may be made at the funeral parlor. The family is grateful to the 3rd floor nursing staff at Faxton Hospital, Utica and to Dr. Butala and his compassionate staff. All of your professionalism will never be forgotten. Deeply faithful, loving and compassionate, she will leave a lasting impression of dedication to our Lord. We are comforted knowing she is now enjoying eternal peace with our Lord almighty. The following organizations will gather at the funeral home on Friday to conduct services: Village of Herkimer Senior Citizens at 2:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Society at 3 p.m., Third order of St. Francis at 3:20 p.m., and the Crafty Lady Societies at 7:15 p.m. For directions to the funeral home, click the link above.