Joanne DeLuca Serafini, 86, of Commack, Long Island, NY, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Good Shepherd Hospice, Port Jefferson, Long Island, NY, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 58 years, John Serafini.
Born in Carbondale, PA, daughter of the late Rocco and Josephine Chellino DeLuca, Joanne was a graduate of Ben Franklin High School and attended the Bradford Beauty Academy in Wilkes Barre, PA.
When she resided in Carbondale, she worked as a licensed beautician for the Scranton Globe Store.
Fifty four years ago Joanne and John moved to Willingboro, New Jersey where they resided for 10 years. The last 44 years, Commack, Long Island has been their home.
Joanne loved her escape from winter by spending many months at their condominium in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where she enjoyed spending time with her lifelong friends, playing cards and dining out, as well as making new friends and organizing poolside events. Joanne will be remembered for her radiant smile and her love of shopping and talking to people.
She is also survived by 2 daughters and spouses; Denise (Paul) Duane of Columbia, South Carolina and Diane (Joseph) Maggio of Commack, New York; 5 loving grandchildren, John Ryan Duane, Christopher Duane, Kristen Maggio, Jenna Maggio and Erica Duane; her brother-in-law, Robert Serafini and her sisters, Mary Ann McAndrew and Joyce McHale and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased in death by her sister, Cecilia McGovern and her brothers, Rocco, James, and Gerald DeLuca.
The family wishes to extend their appreciation and thanks to the many caregivers, especially Good Shepherd Hospice of Port Jefferson, New York, who took exceptional care of Joanne during her final days, and all family and friends who have expressed their concern and support during her illness.
The funeral was held Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. from the Carmine J. and Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Farview and 41st Streets, Carbondale, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. from St. Rose of Lima Church, 6 N. Church Street, Carbondale, celebrated by Rev. Marek Wasilewski, assistant pastor and Deacon Michael Zuber of St. Jude's Church, Rochester, NY. Entombment, Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery, Greenfield Township, PA. Pallbearers: Robert Serafini, John Ryan Duane, Christopher Duane, Paul Duane and Joseph Maggio. Relatives and friends called on Friday, April 17, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations were made to: Alzheimer's Association, Long Island Chapter, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011
Visitation at Funeral Home
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, April 17, 2015
Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
89 Farview Street
Carbondale, Pennsylvania, United States
18407
Funeral Service
9:30 am Saturday, April 18, 2015
St. Rose Of Lima Church
6 North Church Street
Carbondale, Pennsylvania, United States
18407