ARCHIBALD (POSOCCO), Josephine ""Josie (SOTTILE)

In Loving Memory of Josephine “Josie” (nee Sottile) (Posocco) Archibald 91 years It is with great sadness the family announces her passing on Sunday, June 21st, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Villa, Sudbury. Beloved wife of Don Archibald (deceased) and Joe Posocco (deceased). Daughter of Salvatore and Rosa Sottile (both predeceased), sister of Mary Ross (Bill deceased), Eleanor Beaton deceased (Greg deceased), Connie, Carmel MacDonald (Ian), Anne Borsato (Angelo), Phil (Rose), Frank (Rachelle) and Tony (Peggy). Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Born in Coniston on December 17th, 1923. At an early age of 14, during the depression, Josie decided to quit school to assist her mother to look after her 4 siblings. Without hesitation her father then went out and purchased a piano for her to take music lessons with the best music teacher at the time, Miss Smith. Josie then enrolled for classes at the McGill University in Montreal where before long she was playing all the great classics by Mozart, Beethoven and all the great Masters. She was also able to relate their biographies to anyone interested. Our father would sit in a chair in the living room, his arms crossed and a very proud smile on his face as he listened with great pride with our mother at his side. The family was so pleased listening to her recitals, as were the people in Coniston. Over the years she taught many of the young people residing in Coniston and many of them went on to successful music careers. Her first job at 16 years old was at Pine Cove Lodge where she was employed for the summer. In her leisure time she played the piano in the main hall. Eventually her employer asked her to entertain the guests who were mainly tourists from the states. While residing for many years in Port Sydney, Josie played regularly at one of the lodges entertaining many tourists. The Sottile home in Coniston was always full of music. Her life was her music! She not only played classical but she also enjoyed modern music, appreciated a great many rock stars and their music. Even when she broke both wrists in an accident and crippled her fingers she continued to play the piano and enjoyed entertaining everyone at the Villa. Josie also taught English classes for those learning English as a second language. She was so passionate in this endeavor that she diligently prepared her lessons in order to assist the immigrants who could not speak English. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Joseph’s Villa for the care they provided. No visitation Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Hope Church, Friday, June 26th, 2015 at 10:30 A.M. Donations may be made to Inner City Homes or the Blue Door Café. Arrangements entrusted to the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home.