Josephine S. Waterman, 68, of Yorkville, passed away at the Heritage Health Care Center on Sunday, September 13, 2009, with her loving family by her side. Josephine was born in Canastota, NY on August 19, 1941 a daughter of Mary (Sorbello) Sgroi and the late Joseph Sgroi. She was a graduate of Canastota High School and a 1962 graduate of the St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing. At St. Agatha's Church in Canastota on April 20, 1963 Josephine married Mark J. Waterman, Sr. For many years she was employed with New York State Department of Mental Hygiene. Josephine was also the organist at Sacred Heart Church and taught piano for many years. She was a member of the New York State Nurses Association, Our Lady of The Rosary Church, and a member of the church choir. Josephine had many interests such as gardening, sewing, and doing cross stitch. Cooking for her family brought her great joy and she will especially be remembered for the many wonderful meals she made for her family. Josephine enjoyed spending the winters in Florida. She was an avid Atlanta Braves Fan. Josephine is survived by her beloved husband Mark, her mother, Mary Sgroi of New Hartford, her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Eric Hinkston of Rochester, NY her two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Theresa Waterman, Jr. of New York Mills and Stephen and Jarren Waterman of Rome, her five cherished grandchildren, Joseph, Jessica, Jacob, Alex and Cara Waterman, two sisters and brother-in-law, Christine and Paul Martin of Macedon, NY and Nancy Krawczeski of Gloversville, NY, a brother and sister-in-law, Sam and Sylvia Sgroi of Waterford, WI and many nieces, nephews, cousins and her friends from the Breakfast Club. Josephine was predeceased by a son, Daniel John Waterman and her father, Joseph Sgroi. Mrs. Waterman's funeral will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 9:45 from the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Rd., North Utica and at 10:30 from Our Lady of The Rosary Church, New Hartford. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Whitesboro. Calling hours at the funeral home are Wednesday from 4-7. Those so wishing may make donations to the Yorkville Volunteer Fire Department in Josephine's memory. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Sultana Razia, Dr, Wade Hunt, the staff of 2W of the Heritage Healthcare Center and the Yorkville Volunteer Fire Department for all the loving care they gave to Josephine.