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Josephine P. (Holbrook) Rezendes, 85, of West Bridgewater, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital after a period of failing health. She was the loving wife of Joseph J. Rezendes for 67 years.

Born January 1, 1933 in Hanover, MA she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Josephine (Fontini) Holbrook. Josie was raised and educated in Brockton. She was a graduate of Brockton High School. At the age of 18, Josephine married the love of her life Joseph J. Rezendes. Together they raised their four children in West Bridgewater.

Josie enjoyed camping with her family and anything to do with being outdoors. She was a selfless and kind person who would do anything for her family and friends. She will be missed dearly by her loving family.

In addition to her beloved husband Joseph J. Rezendes, she is survived by her children, Rick Rezendes and his wife Shirley, Doreen DelMonaco and her husband Giovanni, Cheryl Lordan and her late husband Tom and Karen Freitas and her husband Rick; her grandchildren, Domenica, Shannon, Fran Ruberto and his wife Stacia, Vin, Joe, late T.C., Ricky Freitas and his fiancé Gina Carriuolo, Joshua Freitas and his partner Peter DiNapoli, Daniela Lundin and her husband Shawn, Dina Burke and her husband Matt and Tania Kelly and her husband Jake; her great-grandchildren, Briana, Cheyenne, Christin, Nick, Olivia, Charlotte, Danny, Ryan, John, Ben, Bradley and Roman; her great-great-grandchildren, Devan and James. She was the sister of the late James Holbrook, Fred “Sonny” Holbrook, Charlie Holbrook, Herbert Holbrook and Carrie Webb.

Calling hours will be held in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 441 South Main St. (RT28), West Bridgewater on Tuesday, October 2nd from 2:00PM-4:00PM followed by a Funeral Service at 4:00PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 321 Manley St., West Bridgewater, MA 02379.

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