† 2004One of Butler's stars in the world of television was Josie Carey. Some Butlerites still know her as Josephine Vicari. She hosted WQED's long running Children's Corner and her name was immortalized for millions of children as that of Fred Rogers' puppet, Daniel Striped Tiger. She wrote lyrics for 68 songs for her show. Butler and Pittsburg cannot forget Josie Carey.
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so nice to see josie remembered. she stayed in pittsburgh until her death. she was also known as josie massuci (1st husband who died in mid 1970's -1 daughter Kathy) and in 1985 she married her church choir friend Joe Franz. They were together until 2004 when Josie passed away in June and Joe in October. They were 73.
And I believe Butlerite pals knew her as Josie Vicari. Yes?
I got my first haircut from her uncle am Vacari who lived in a run down house part way up Center Avenue
I still have my photo of Josie Carey and Fred Rodgers from when they appeared at BHS (what is now the junior high school) in the 1950's.
Yes, her real surname was Vicari. Her grandmother lived on Locust St. next to Mrs. Hanratty - Terry Hanratty's mother.
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