Joan (DiCioccio) Ierna (94), of Wethersfield, CT, passed away August 9, 2022 with her daughters by her side. Born in Hartford, and lived in Wethersfield for over 70 years, she was daughter of the late Anthony and Lillian (Martocchio) DiCioccio. She was a communicant of Corpus Christi and the Church of the Incarnation. Joan is predeceased by her loving husband of 70 years, Carmen S. Ierna, and her adoring nephew Anthony Presutti.
Joan graduated from Weaver High School, Hartford, CT, Class of 1946. She was employed as an Area Manager for the Hartford Life Insurance Group and loved her job and many friends. Joan and Carmen had a beautiful love story. They met at a dance at the Hartford YMCA. They raised two loving daughters, Lynn-Ann Ierna of Wethersfield, CT and Cheryl Ierna of Littleton, CO. In addition to her daughters, she leaves behind a beautiful granddaughter, Nadya Ierna, whom she loved dearly, and son-in-law Michael Kelley. Joan and Carmen had a beautiful home in Wethersfield, CT and a second home in Hyannis, MA. Cape Cod was their happy place, and a place for gathering family and friends. Together they traveled the world with Venice being their favorite location. Joan loved to entertain and the house was always full of friends and family, and many amazing meals. Joan called everyone "honey" or "dolly". She was kind and welcoming, fun and loving. She will be deeply missed.
Condolences can be sent to Lynn-Ann Ierna at 764 Ridge Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109 or Cheryl Ierna, 26 Penstemon, Littleton, CO 80127. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect St., Wethersfield, CT followed by a burial at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Harford, CT.
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