Joan L. Olson

Joan was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is survived by her beloved children: Thomas Long (Margaret), Kathleen Celini (Mike), Deb Sasaki (Randy), Suzanne Loin (Walter), Meryl Olson James (Gary), Peter Olson (June), and Scott Olson (Carolyn). She also leaves behind her cherished sister, Helen DiSalvo of Westwood, NJ, 15 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her two loving husbands, Walter Long and Peter Olson, both of whom she adored deeply. Together with her sister Helen, Joan co-founded an electrolysis business in Westwood, where they worked side by side for 20 years.

Joan, affectionately known as “Joanie” by her husband Pete, was often described as an angel on earth. She was a sweet, kind, and compassionate soul—an intelligent and graceful woman ahead of her time. Her wisdom, warmth, and sincere compliments touched everyone she met.

Joan now rests in the arms of Jesus, reunited with her loved ones in eternal peace.

Family and friends are invited to gather at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ, on Friday, November 14th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church in Park Ridge, NJ, on Saturday, November 15th at 9:30 AM, followed by interment at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah, NJ.

In honor of Joan’s memory, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society @ Cancer.org/donate or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital @ StJude.Org/Donate