Josephine J. (Ferris) Spurchise
June 10, 2020
Josephine J. Spurchise, 84, of Syracuse passed on Wednesday due to complications from the Covid-19. She had been a resident of Loretto for the past year. Josephine was a native and lifelong resident of Syracuse. She was born October 17, 1935 to Joseph and Elizabeth Ferris. Josephine in her early years was employed at Loblaws, Inc. as a meat wrapper for ten years. She was a loving mother and aunt. Josephine enjoyed long conversations, cooking and homemaking. She was a communicant of St. Margaret’s Church in Mattydale. Josephine was predeceased by her husband of 41years, Louis A. and her sister, Millie Cannella. Survivors include her three children, Lila Lim, Cindy Spurchise and Kirt Spurchise; a sister, Diane Cunningham; a brother, Joseph Ferris Jr.; a niece, Lisa Cunningham and a nephew, Brian Cunningham. Josephine’s family would like to express their gratitude towards the nurses and staff of St. Joseph’s Hospital 3rd floor ICU. Services were private at the convenience of the family. Burial was in Onondaga County Veterans Cemetery.