Crisafulli Citrus Matriarch Passes Away At 98
June 5, 2015 A true Indian River citrus pioneer, Josephine Crisafulli Ramshur, has passed away.
According to an obituary posted by Viera, FL-based Beckman-Williamson Funeral Homes & Crematory, Josephine’s roots trace back to Northeast Ohio before her parents Carmelo and Domenica Crisafulli moved the family to Merritt Island, FL, in 1920.
Josephine grew up with the Indian River citrus industry working with her parents, two brothers, and sister planting mostly citrus and other crops on North Merritt Island.
In addition to her agriculture accomplishments, the obituary highlights Josephine and her late husband Lloyd Ramshur worked together to help develop the Housing Authority of Brevard County.
Always drawn to the outdoors, Josephine continued to plant and care for citrus, avocado, and mango trees well after her retirement.
Florida Speaker of the House Steve Crisafulli sent out the following thought via Twitter.com regarding his trailblazing aunt.
I have so many fond memory of Aunt Jo – she was a true citrus pioneer, and she’ll be deeply missed. http://t.co/AtKW4sfm6X
— Steve Crisafulli (@SteveCrisafulli) June 5, 2015
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Private Services are scheduled to be held at a later date. Click here to view the entire obituary.
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