JoAnn DeVico

JoAnn Giambrone DeVico, of Culver City, California, passed away on March 6, 2026. Born in Manhattan, New York, on October 19, 1942, she was the second of three daughters born to Salvatore and Rose (Giarmo) Giambrone. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 49 years and best friend, James (Jimmy) DeVico, Sr. and grandson, Noah Jeffrey DeVico. She is survived by her sisters Dolores (Giambrone) Kruger, of Fort Myers, Florida and Rosemary (Giambrone) Golden, of Gilbert, Arizona; son James DeVico, Jr. and wife Sara Cron of Los Angeles, California; son Jeffrey DeVico and wife Keary DeVico, of Camarillo, California; daughter Jennifer (DeVico) Baldwin, and husband Russell Baldwin, of Rancho Santa Margarita, California; grandchildren Nicholas Cron-De Vico and wife Eden Sher of Los Angeles, California; Alexandra Cron-De Vico of Los Angeles, California; Morgan (DeVico) Leitzel and husband Tyler, of Oxnard, California; Grace DeVico of Camarillo, California; Cody Baldwin of Arlington Heights, Illinois; Casey Baldwin of San Diego, California; and Celeste Baldwin of Davis, California; three great grandchildren, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

JoAnn grew up in Manhattan until the age of 12, before moving with her family to Holbrook on Long Island. JoAnn loved playing with paper dolls and watching I Love Lucy as a child. JoAnn met the love of her life, Jimmy, when she was 14 years old. They were married on April 28, 1962. She was very proud of her family and the life she built with Jimmy, once stating, “I consider the greatest achievements in my life are that I married my husband, spent 49 years together, plus six years prior, and that we raised three loving children, college graduates, and a caring, wonderful family. We are all blessed. God has been with us all this time. He will never stop being with us.”

Friends and family recall how JoAnn was a talented seamstress and a fantastic cook. She created many (matching) outfits, pillow cases, purses, Halloween costumes, and one couch cover throughout her life. JoAnn made many traditional and memorable Italian dishes, and even managed to be the only person in the family to acquire a secret recipe from Jimmy’s uncle for rice balls. JoAnn was known for her homemade pumpkin pie, svengies, sausage and peppers, and legendary red sauce. JoAnn’s creations, meals, and love for others will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 20, at 2:00 p.m. at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks in Westlake Village, California. Gathering to follow at 4:00 p.m. at Stonefire Grill in Thousand Oaks. Your presence and support are greatly appreciated, please let us know if you can make it.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association: https://events.alz.org/fundraisers/jenniferbaldwin/joann-devico