LITTLE FALLS: Josephine Ostasz, 84, a longtime Little Falls resident, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Little Falls Hospital with the love and support of her family. Born in Frankfort, NY on May 22, 1929, Josephine was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Elizabeth (Guarniere) Marchese. She was educated in Frankfort Schools and on February 5, 1949, she was united in marriage to Walter Ostasz at St. Mary's Church, Frankfort; the couple sharing 64 years of love and mutual respect. Josephine worked for many years as a seamstress for P&K Dress Factory in Little Falls and was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU). As a loving and very family oriented wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she enjoyed a special bond with her family. She was happiest when surrounded by her loved ones and they will cherish all of the special ways she showed her love for them. At one time, Josephine enjoyed bowling, playing cards with her family, taking bus trips to the casino and was a faithful fan of the New York Yankees. She is survived by her beloved husband, Walter; her son, Walter Ostasz, Jr. and his special significant other, Laura Stallman of Little Falls; her daughter, Anna Bailey and husband Richard of Little Falls; her cherished grandchildren, Sarah Chandler and husband Chris, Walter J. Ostasz, Kayla Grace Ostasz, Erin Bailey-Smith and husband James and Patrick Bailey; her great grandchildren, Isabella, Elijah, Gabriella, and Abigail Chandler, Bailee Smith; a brother, Sam and wife Nadine Marchese of Little Falls; her sisters, Florence Quatrino of Little Falls and Liz and husband Jere Donovan of North Carolina; an aunt, Rose Guarniere of Frankfort and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Frank Marchese and her sisters, Mary Stefaniak, Jenny Dowhaniak and Rosalie Derkay. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Little Falls Hospital 3rd floor nursing staff for their care and compassion shown to Josephine during her stay there. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2013 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 24 W. Monroe Street, Little Falls, NY, (315)823-2424. Josephine's funeral service will commence on Monday, July 22, 2013 at 10:15 a.m. from the chapel of the funeral home and at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Parish, corner of John/E. Main Street, Little Falls where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Reverend Thomas Lawless, Pastor. Procession will then follow to St. Mary's Cemetery, Town of Herkimer will she will be laid to rest. The family is being cared for by Harry J. Enea, Jr., Funeral Director.