Josephine H. Rau

January 30, 1934 - November 22, 2019

FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE DELIVER ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS BY 3PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2019 TO OUR LEWES LOCATION. Josephine H. Rau, age 85 of Lewes, DE, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. She was born on January 30, 1934 in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late Sebastian and Giacamina (Impalaria) Sudano. Ms. Rau enjoyed time spent bowling and at her granddaughter's farm, seeing the animals and giving them treats. She cherished the company of her beloved family and took every opportunity to create memories with them. Ms. Rau was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. In addition to her parents, Ms. Rau was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by her son, Earl Joseph Rau of Lewes, DE; her daughter, Regina Deckelman (Mike) of Lewes, DE; her grandchildren: Samatha Rau, Jackie Carmean (Mike), and Michael Deckelman (Jennifer); her great-grandson, Chase Deckelman; her brother, Charlie Sudano of Baltimore, MD; and her sister, Mary Sudano of Baltimore, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may call beginning at 10:00 AM. Entombment will follow the services at Bethel Mausoleum, Savannah Road, Lewes, DE. Please sign the online guestbook located on the tribute page.