Joan Nancy (nee DiCaro) Famiglietti


Date of birth: 07/21/1948
Date of death: 11/23/2013
Visitation Hours: 10 am until 11:30 am Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Fiore Funeral Home, 882 Braodway, West Long Branch
Service Time: Graveside at 12 noon
Cemetery: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Middletown
Funeral Home: West Long Branch
Joan Nancy (nee DiCaro) Famiglietti of Oceanside, California, age 65, passed peacefully on November 23, 2013, at her home from complications due to Pulmonary Hypertension. Her children, Thomas and Andrea were at her bedside. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 21, 1948 to parents Thomas and Phyllis (nee Porcelli) DiCaro. Joan's family moved to New Jersey in 1958, where she graduated from Fort Lee High School in 1966. She then attended Berkeley Business School in New York City graduating with a secretarial degree. She worked for S&H Green Stamps before marrying fellow Fort Lee High alum Richard Famiglietti in 1969. Their son, Thomas, was born that same year and their daughter, Andrea, was born in 1973.



Joan moved to south Jersey, near Philadelphia, after her husband graduated Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1970. In 1976, the family moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Joan was a housewife and devoted mother until both children graduated high school. Unfortunately, divorce ended the marriage in 1990. In 1992, she moved to Virginia where she worked as office manager for the Central Intelligence Agency until 1997, at which time Joan relocated to Melbourne, Florida to begin her retirement. In 2007, she moved to Oceanside, California to be near her children.



Joan is survived by her son, Thomas and his wife Betty of Oceanside, CA; her daughter, Andrea Neri and her husband Carlos of Oceanside, CA; her sister Mary Ann Nahon and her husband Joseph of Scarborough, Maine; her uncle Leonard Porcelli and his wife Joan of Freehold, NJ; and cousins Henrietta, Maria and Mary Ellen.



Joan's enjoyment in life was being a devoted mother. She loved cooking, decorating, reading and music. Her favorite color was pink and roses were her favorite flower. She was loved by many and we will miss her. Joan is at peace now and God has surely lined his highway to Heaven with pink roses to welcome her.



Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 from 10 am until 11:30 am at the Fiore Funeral Home, 882 Broadway, West Long Branch with burial to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Middletown. For condolences, please visit www.FioreFuneralHomes.com.

Left by: Charlie Moore
Wed, 18 Dec 2013 09:2

Their Message: May you rest in peace. We are praying for you and your family.
Left by: Ken Kessler
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 12:1

Their Message: Rich, Thomas and Andrea I was so shocked to hear of Joan's death. My prayers are with you all. Rich has told me how you were by her side in her last days. That is a real testimony to your love. With my sympathy, Ken Kessler
Left by: Ken Kessler
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 12:1

Their Message: Rich, Thomas and Andrea
Left by: Eric and Nicki Bateman
Sat, 07 Dec 2013 18:1

Their Message: Our prayers and thoughts are with your families, Tom and Andrea. Your mom was, and will continue to be, loved, and you have given her love all the way till she went to be with God. Our deepest condolences. With much love, Eric and Nicki
Left by: Carlos Neri
Sat, 07 Dec 2013 16:0

Their Message: You were a great mother in-law. Loving, generous, smart, witty and an awesome cook. There's not a day that goes by that you're not in my thoughts. The memory of you I will always cherish and it was an honor for me to be part of your life. You will be forever missed.
Left by: Andrea Neri
Sat, 07 Dec 2013 15:1

Their Message: My dear mother, you will always be close in my heart. Your unconditional love for me is something forever i will cherish. My life has changed forever, but i feel so blessed that i am your daughter and all the wonderful ways about you are in me. I miss you, but i am comforted knowing you are at peace, where you have wanted to be. I love you so much and now you are my angel.
Left by: Michael Chumley
Sat, 07 Dec 2013 08:1

Their Message: Mrs. Famiglietti was my best friend's mom. She was a great mother who supported us in our activities like BMX, skateboarding, and music. She always made me smile when I went to Thomas' and Andrea's home. She will be remembered forever. I know Mrs. Famiglietti is at peace now, resting in the arms of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. God Bless the Famiglietti family in their time of mourning. Michael Chumley and Family
Left by: Rosemary Maisano
Fri, 06 Dec 2013 13:3

Their Message: Dear Tom & Andrea, My deepest sympathy in the passing of your mom. Joan was my best friend in high school. I have so many wonderful memories of her I will never forget. She was a fun, caring and loving person. Her photo is beautiful just ike I remember her. The last time I saw her she was living in Virgina and came to visit me in Jersey. So sorry we lost contact. You are in my prayers. Again my deepest heartfelt sympathy. RIP Joanie you are now an angel watching over us.
Left by: Sherry Elgisser Bauer
Thu, 05 Dec 2013 14:0

Their Message: My deepest condolences on the passing of Joan. We were friends in high school and I have very fond memories of the times we spent together. The last time I spoke to her was the day after our 20th class reunion. She was not there, but I got her number from Richie and the next day we spent hours on the phone - bringing each other up to date and laughing about the times we shared. She was a wonderful warm caring person, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Left by: Martha Sweeney
Wed, 04 Dec 2013 08:5

Their Message: Dear Andrea and Thomas. Our family is saddened by the news of your Mom's death, may she rest in peace. We all have fond memories of her,and of each of you, when you lived in Marietta. Joan's smile could light up a room, she was lovely. Yes, she was a devoted mother and a very proud one of both of you, rightfully so. She will be missed by all of you but fortunately you have wonderful memories of your Mom to see you through the sad days. May you be comforted and blessed while remembering a wonderful, fiesty when necessary, Mother and friend. Love, Martha Sweeney and Family.

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