Joan M. Gasperini

She was the daughter of the late William and Albina (Logwin) Potash. She and her husband owned Pete?s Grocery in Plantsville. Neighborhood kids loved going in and buying the penny candy. After many happy years of service in the pharmacy, she retired from CVS in Southington. She enjoyed quilting and was a member of the Apple Valley Quilters. She knitted many prayer shawls but was best known for her soothing ?rice bags?. She was a member of Mary Our Queen Church. She volunteered for many community services.

She will be remembered by her children, Elizabeth Prusski and her husband John of Branford, Peter W. Gasperini of Vinalhaven, Maine and Nancy Flanigan of Southington. Her grandchildren, Eric, Patrick, Samantha, Kayleigh and Mackenzie will never forget Joan?s kind and giving spirit. Joan is also survived by her brothers Richard Potash and wife Carol and William Potash and his wife Joan and her sisters-in-law Alberta Smith, Irene Masciangioli, and Paula Shamou. All of us who knew and loved Joan will keep her memory alive.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home; 211 N. Main St. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be on Monday from 4-7 p.m.