Joan was born in Newark to parents John and Joan McCoy. She was raised in Hillside and became a long-term resident of Union.
Joan was a proud graduate of Kean University. Following graduation, she worked as a Pharmaceutical Manager at Schering Plough where she met her loving husband Michael.
Joan often volunteered with St. Jude Children's Hospital and many Local Animal shelters.
Joan was preceded in death by her Father John J. McCoy, Mother Joan R. Connelly McCoy and Brother Richard W. McCoy
Joan is survived by her husband, Michael Giaimo; her daughter Kristen McCoy-Abline (Brian); her brother Jak McCoy; her granddaughter Emma Abline and her grandson Ryan Abline and many cherished cousins.
A visitation for Joan will be held Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083. A funeral service will occur Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. John the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, 571 Valley Rd, Clark, NJ 07036. A graveside service will occur Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery & Mausoleum, 225 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936.
