On September 6, 1958, she married Emile G. Haro, 3rd, who preceded her in death on August 7, 2014. She was also preceded in death by their daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” Haro, and her brothers Edward Nicosia, Sr. and Joseph “Lee” Nicosia, Jr. Joan and Emile were lifelong residents of Metairie, where they raised their four daughters.
Joan was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by three daughters, Pamela Boulet (Peter), Elizabeth Fallon (Kevin) and Suzette Haro. MawMaw adored her grandchildren, Jennifer Boulet Scott (Paul “Woody”), Rebecca Boulet Tamborella (David), and Mariel Fallon Santos (Caio), and great-grandchildren, Hugh and Viviana Scott, and Louie Tamborella. Joan is further survived by her brothers, John “Jack” Nicosia and Tommy Nicosia.
Joan graduated from East Jefferson High School. She taught sewing at Stretch and Sew and was a beautiful seamstress. She worked as a Data Processor at Emile G. Haro, Jr. C.P.A. and Haro Systems, Inc. Joan was active at St. Clement of Rome Church and was an officer for many years with Legion of Mary New Orleans Regia. Joan was a HAM radio operator with the call sign WA5WGA. She also enjoyed ballroom dancing and crocheting. Joan never met a stranger. She always had a beautiful smile and warmed people with her kindness and giving heart.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 4317 Richland Ave. in Metairie, on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 12:00PM. A visitation will be held at the church beginning at 10:00AM. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum, 5454 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Joan’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) or the American Heart Association (www.heart.org).
To view and sign the guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com
