The couple died less than 72 hours apart in their family home earlier in December.
“The concurrent loss of both of these individuals is devastating, but is a testament to their commitment to one another and the incredible way in which life can sometimes work,” Gianna Lisac, the couple’s youngest granddaughter, said.
“My grandparents fostered a family environment where you always felt at home and where you knew you were always loved and appreciated for exactly the person you were, and it’s something our family will always carry with us.”
Josephine’s health was declining, so family had gathered in socially distant shifts prior to their deaths to say their goodbyes.
Holiday gifts and the yet-to-be-won shorter work week
By Martha Grevatt posted on December 14, 2020
This article was originally published in Workers World in 2012. Since then, job-destroying technology is even more advanced and the eventual switch to electric vehicles could eliminate thousands of union jobs in auto. Millions are unemployed since the pandemic hit, and there is no plan or comprehensive assistance from the state to get people back to work during or after this disaster. Only worker organizing will create fairer hours, decent pay, safe working conditions and a job or adequate income for all.
Dimestore workers strike for better working conditions, Detroit, 1937.