In loving memory of

Josephine M. Colagioia
November 17, 1962 - August 9, 2021

Josephine "Josie" M. Colagioia (nee Perez), on August 9, 2021, of Philadelphia. Age 58.

Beloved wife of Rickey Butterworth. Devoted mother of Mark Perez (Suzi), Felix Colagioia (Jennifer), and the late Nicole Perez. Loving Nana, Grandma Jo Jo, and Gram to Maria, Natalie, Sammi, Felix Jr., Gabriel, and Emilio and Antonio who she raised like her own. Soon to be great grandmother of 1. Dear sister of Denise (Nick), Frank Jr., Dawn, Melissa, and Tina (Tony). Granddaughter of the late Carmello and Juanita. Daughter of Frank Perez. Also survived by uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Josie loved the Bible and the word of the Lord. She loved praising God, witnessing, and being a blessing to her family and all people.

There will be a viewing Tuesday, August 17th 10am to 11am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, BELLMAWR, 200 S. Black Horse Pike, Bellmawr, NJ 08031.

Funeral service 11am at the funeral home.

Interment Magnolia Cemetery, Philadelphia.

Tributes

Sue Ohlinger wrote on Aug 11, 2021:

"I didn't know Josie very well but I can say her love for the Lord and her joy in Him was inspiring. Deepest condolences to the family. Sue & Jeff Ohlinger"

Louis JK wrote on Aug 10, 2021:

"G-d?s Prophet and messenger Josie was a blessing to the lost and mentor to G-d?s elect. She a major godly impact where ever G-d sent her and earned the crown of righteousness in her new home at a mansion prepared for and all believers in Yeshua? One day we and all the believers will see her again in glory and in G-d?s presence. ? Death where is your sting where is your bite, your been defeated by the Son of Man? "