Josephine "Chickie" Cassata -- Nee Gargiulo. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister died peacefully Nov. 21 at the age of 91. Born and raised in Coney Island, she worked at the coat check room at her father's restaurant, Gargiulo's, using the tips to pay for her college. Her years at the restaurant produced stories of the famous and infamous, from mayors to Al Capone to opera stars. She was devoted to her family, caring for her husband, Frank J Cassata, and raising two children, Frank and Donna Cassata.

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In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Josephine's memory to:

MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston