Joan Marie DePoalo, 77, of Manchester Twp. passed away peacefully on May 18, 2020, with her loving family by her side. Joan was born on January 4, 1943 in Passaic, NJ. She grew up in Elmwood Park and attended Elmwood Park Memorial High school. It was there that she met the love of her life, Phillip. Joan and Phil were married on June 8, 1963 and settled down in Elmwood Park where they raised their two children. In 1990, Joan and Phil moved to Brick Township and lived there until 2003 at which time they relocated to the Renaissance, here in Manchester Twp.
Some of Joan's greatest joys in life, second only to her family, was taking in Broadway shows then dining out at Carmine’s in New York City and going on cruises with her husband, Phil, and other family members and friends. Her most passionate hobby was doing needle point. Her work was described by family and friends alike as being professional grade artwork. Many of her creations hang on the walls in the homes of her family and friends. Joan was a very giving person and never went to someone’s house without bringing them a very thoughtful gift to show her gratitude for inviting her and Phil. When you went to her house, she always made sure that everyone felt welcome and had their favorite food and drink. Her giving nature and gentle soul is something that all who knew her really treasured and will always remember.
Joan is survived by her husband of 57 years, Phillip, her son Ron and his wife Mara, her daughter Sandy and her husband Domenic, and her four grandchildren, Daniel, Thomas, Kristen and Joseph.
Sadly, due to the pandemic, services for Joan will be private. She will be entombed at Ocean County Memorial Park in Toms River.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joan’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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