Joan B. DeCandia's Obituary
Joan Bernadette DeCandia, 83, passed away peacefully in her home on May 7th, 2023.
She was born on March 1st, 1940, to the late Carmine and Eleanor Longobardi in Brooklyn, New York.
Joan was a woman of great faith, a loving mother, wonderful wife, and cherished friend.
She married her high school sweetheart, Domenic DeCandia, beloved husband of 61 years.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children Carmine (Dawn) DeCandia, Christopher (Maria) DeCandia, Edward (Kelly) DeCandia, and Elena (Glenn Jr.) Rooy; and grandchildren Joan, Teresa, Laura, Albert, Alyssa, Penelope, Vincent, and Martin. She is preceded in death by her children Jeannine and Albert.
VISITATION will be held on THURSDAY, May 11th from 4pm – 8pm at JARDINE FUNERAL HOME, 15822 Pearl Road, Strongsville. A FUNERAL MASS will also be held on THURSDAY, May 11th at 11am at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 16271 Pearl Road, Strongsville. Interment will take place on FRIDAY, May 12th at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at 10am.
The family requests no flowers, please. Any donations are appreciated to a charity of your choosing.
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