Josephine M Hunter

“Nanny’s” Boost only came one way: with cracked ice. For years she used a special instrument to break it perfectly. When it broke she modified a spoon to get the cubes to break just the right way. She kept her family warm, not just with her love but with a never ending stream of Afghans she crotched. Her family was also well fed: deviled crabs and potato pancakes were favorites, but she was best known for having snacks everywhere. She monitored the world from her front porch and especially loved watching the neighborhood school kids at Halloween. She loved the sounds of Lawrence Welk, the drama of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and the challenge of any card game. For years she worked at the watchcase factory and the Columbo Club, but found her greatest joys as a homemaker.rnrnShe was wife of the late Frank P. and mother of the late Frank J. (Sandy); last surviving sibling of Francis, Sylvester “Buddy”, Albert, Joe, Marie Coyle, Adell Davenport, Elizabeth Shaffer, and Dolores Alloway; grandmother of Donna (Lester), Tim (Deb), Steve (Carol), the late Michael J. and the late Honey J; great grandmother of Crystal, Ryan, Amber (Pat), Steve (Karen), Kristen (Tom), and Mykalann; great great grandmother of Tommy, Angelina, and Brooke; and is survived by many nieces and nephews.rnrnCome celebrate 92 fiesty years Monday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Sweeney Funeral Home, 337 Bridgeboro Street, Riverside. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Church. Interment St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations to Jesus, the Good Shepherd Parish, 102 Middleton Street, Riverside will be appreciated. rnrn rn