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Josephine Elizabeth
Janssen ( Currier)
Janssen ( Currier)
1955 - 2017
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Obituary for Josephine Elizabeth Janssen ( Currier)
Josephine Elizabeth Janssen, age 62, passed away on September 20, 2017 surrounded by her loving family after a fearless three year battle with breast cancer. She was born in Medan, Indonesia on April 29, 1955, the daughter of the late Herbert Janssen and Nancy Janssen Currier. Josie was educated in New Hampshire schools and continued her education at Alfred University where she studied Psychology and Art Therapy. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Simmons College.
Ms. Janssen was a private family therapist at Psychotherapy Associates in Pittsfield for 30 years. She was an accomplished watercolor artist, a dedicated flutist in Pittsfield’s Eagle’s Band, a traveler, dancer, gardener, seamstress. Josie was a political activist and participated in meet ups and rallies to promote social and environmental justice.
Josie was an active member of the Pittsfield Community and was dedicated to the betterment of the world around her. She gave endless love and support to her family, friends, colleagues, and clients.
Besides her mother and stepfather: Nancy and Philip Currier of Bedford, NH; Josephine is survived by her son: Tyrone S. Janssen of Pittsfield; her daughter: Molly J. Saldo of Boston, MA; her step children: Jason Saldo, Justin O’Brien, Alicia Bartosik, Seth Bartosik, and Ashley Bartosik; and her close friend and caregiver Lauren Prezioso; her brothers Peter W. Janssen of Bangkok, Thailand; and James Currier (and his wife Trina) of Palo Alto, CA; her sister: Danielle M. Currier of Lynchburg, VA; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Herbert Janssen; and her two former husbands: Shaun Saldo and Michael Bartosik.
FUNERAL NOTICE There will be a Celebration of Josie’s Life on Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 at 5:00 PM at the Unitarian Church on Wendell Ave in Pittsfield. All are welcome. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Sea Turtle Conservancy or the US National Park Service, in care of the DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield. To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.deryfuneralhome.com.
Ms. Janssen was a private family therapist at Psychotherapy Associates in Pittsfield for 30 years. She was an accomplished watercolor artist, a dedicated flutist in Pittsfield’s Eagle’s Band, a traveler, dancer, gardener, seamstress. Josie was a political activist and participated in meet ups and rallies to promote social and environmental justice.
Josie was an active member of the Pittsfield Community and was dedicated to the betterment of the world around her. She gave endless love and support to her family, friends, colleagues, and clients.
Besides her mother and stepfather: Nancy and Philip Currier of Bedford, NH; Josephine is survived by her son: Tyrone S. Janssen of Pittsfield; her daughter: Molly J. Saldo of Boston, MA; her step children: Jason Saldo, Justin O’Brien, Alicia Bartosik, Seth Bartosik, and Ashley Bartosik; and her close friend and caregiver Lauren Prezioso; her brothers Peter W. Janssen of Bangkok, Thailand; and James Currier (and his wife Trina) of Palo Alto, CA; her sister: Danielle M. Currier of Lynchburg, VA; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Herbert Janssen; and her two former husbands: Shaun Saldo and Michael Bartosik.
FUNERAL NOTICE There will be a Celebration of Josie’s Life on Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 at 5:00 PM at the Unitarian Church on Wendell Ave in Pittsfield. All are welcome. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Sea Turtle Conservancy or the US National Park Service, in care of the DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield. To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.deryfuneralhome.com.
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