Josephine Dorothy Matranga At rest on November 16, 2009 at age 97, a native of San Francisco. Josephine was the loving wife of the late Frank G. Matranga for 61 years, cherished mother of Frances (William) Posedel, George Matranga, Joseph (Judith) Matranga and the late Joanne Matranga. Proud grandmother of Christina (Robert Tirk) and Karena (Matthew Whorton) Posedel, Rebekah Thomson, Michelle (Nicholas Urrea), Geoffrey (Kimberly), Carolyn, Benjamin and Franklin Matranga. Adored great grandmother of Sheana and Casey Clancy, Jacob Tirk and Ryan Urrea. Josephine was the last survivor of the six children of Giuseppe and Josephine Cancilla. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. Josephine was born and raised in San Francisco and attended Mission High School before graduating from Business College. She was a long time parishioner of Immaculate Conception Chapel and St. John the Evangelist Parishes, a charter member of ICF Branch #1, member of the Young at Heart Club, Past President of the Congregation of Children of Mary and a retired city employee. Her family meant the world to her and she provided them with ongoing inspiration. Family and friends may visit after 4:00 PM Sunday and are invited to attend the Vigil services also on Sunday at 7:00 PM and the Funeral Service on Monday at 10:00 AM from the chapels of Valente Marini Perata & Co., 4840 Mission St., SF then to Immaculate Conception where a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Committal to follow at the Italian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Immaculate Conception Chapel or St. John the Evangelist Church preferred. Online condolences may be offered at www.vmpandco.com Published in San Francisco Chronicle on November 22, 2009