It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of Josephine (Keough) Vallera, 90 of West Hartford who died peacefully with her three children by her side on Monday, May 2, 2022. Josephine was born in Hartford, daughter of the late Thomas and Leah Keough.

She leaves behind her two sons Thomas and Betty Vallera of Cromwell and John Vallera of West Hartford; a daughter Kathy and Jim Barletta of West Hartford; her three cherished grandchildren Melissa Vallera, Shannon Hull and Erik Lee; her two great grandchildren Michaela and Brynne Hull; and two nephews Rev. Joseph Keough of Suffield and Matthew Keough of Meriden. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her brother Thomas Keough.

Josephine was a kind, caring and generous woman who would always be ready to put out another cup of coffee or a plate of whatever was on the stove or in the oven if someone were to visit. She loved and raised all kinds of pets and animals throughout her life and was especially fond of her dog Leanna. She was a wonderful cook as well as an exceptional arts and crafts person who made quilts, knitted sweaters, and made hand sewn dolls and toys over the years for her children and grandchildren. Josephine also spent much of her time reading novels, solving cryptograms and jumble puzzles.

She enjoyed a 27 year career as a systems analyst at the Travelers where she met many lifelong friends.

We would like to give special thanks to Keith Henderson, a good friend and neighbor, for always being there when we needed him.

The Funeral Service will be Friday, May 6, 2022 at 11:00am at Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave, West Hartford. Calling hours will be on Friday from 9:30am to 1030am prior to the Funeral Service. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com.