Josephine M. Brainard (nee Sheehy), 75, of Yonkers, NY unexpectedly passed away at her home on May 8, 2009. Born February 15, 1934, in New York City, Josephine was the daughter of Simon and Margaret Sheehy and was predeceased by her beloved husband John in 2006 as well as her brother John, and sisters Bridie and Mary. Josephine leaves behind a daughter, Jo Ann Bucci, her husband Don and their children Janine, Joseph, Michael, and Christopher as well as a son, John, his wife Cate and their children Nicholas and Sara. She is also survived by her sister Margaret Fitzpatrick and her husband Jack, her sister Eileen O'Connor and her husband John, her brother Patrick Sheehy and his wife Joan, her brother Michael Sheehy and his wife Jackie, her brother-in-law David Goldfarb, as well as many nieces and nephews. Josephine lived a full life and had a successful career with Blue Cross Blue Shield for over thirty years. She enjoyed traveling throughout the eastern United States and going to the casinos with her family and friends. Josephine particularly took pleasure in cooking her famous pot roast for her family. She also loved spoiling her grandchildren and experienced great joy in giving them whatever she could. A kind and generous person, Josephine will be sorely missed by all those who knew and loved her. Donations may be made in her name to St. Jude Children's Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, Tennessee, 38101-9929. Visiting hours will be held at the Pelham Funeral Home on Monday, May 11, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Catharine's Church on Tuesday, May 12 at 10 AM. PELHAM FUNERAL HOME 64 Lincoln Avenue Pelham, NY (914) 738-1060