Janet Lawson Hauschildt DeSimone passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 with her devoted husband, Joseph DeSimone SR, of 55 years, at her side. After a heroic battle with lung cancer, Janet died peacefully and gracefully, the same way she lived her life of 75 years.
Janet was born in Parkchester, New York on December 18, 1943 to Frederick and Esther Hauschildt and grew up in St. James, New York. After attending Smithtown High School, Janet enrolled at William Smith College in Geneva, New York where she graduated with honors and a degree in Math and Russian Studies. Janet met Joseph at college, and they were married on February 1, 1964 in Geneva, New York. As a devoted mother and wife, Janet worked in the family Real Estate businesses for a majority of her adult life.
In addition to her husband Joseph DeSimone SR, Janet left behind three children, Sheree Hannett, Joseph DeSimone JR and John DeSimone along with his wife, Amy DeSimone. Seven grandchildren included Thomas, Michael, Joseph and Sean Hannett from Sheree Hannett, Meryn and Logan DeSimone from John and Amy DeSimone and Emilia DeSimone from Joseph DeSimone JR. One great-grandchild, Hunter Hannett, the son of Thomas and Jessica Hannett, survives Janet’s death as well.
A visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 from 3:00pm-7:00pm at Palm Eastern Mortuary located on 7600 S. Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89123 with a reception following. A funeral service will be held at Palm Eastern Mortuary on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 12:00 noon.
