Josephine Filauro, 89, formerly of Long Island City, passed away recently. A long-time parishioner of St. Mary’s Church, she is survived by her husband, Alphonse Filauro. Mother of Annette Alversa and her husband, John; Joanne O’Brien and her husband, Sanford; Anthony Filauro and his wife, Carolyn; and James Filauro and his wife, Kim. Sister of Robert Bonamarte. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Mary’s R.C. Church in Long Island City. Interment was at Mount St. Mary’s Cemetery in Flushing.