Joan Jude Abt

Joan Jude Abt, 75, of Southington, passed away on Monday October 17, 2022 at her home. She was the beloved wife of Peter Abt. Joan was born to the late Anthony and Estelle (Spaulding) Pisano on February 15, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York. Joan cared dearly for her friends and family, both of which meant the world to her.

Joan and Pete moved to Southington in 1977. She dedicated over twenty-five years to education as a grade school teacher and ESL specialist where she helped dozens of students learn the language and culture of their new country. Joan was a deeply faithful person and was an active member of St. Dominic’s Church where she served as a member of the parish council. Joan found great joy in wine tasting, playing bridge, nature walks, and trips to the beach. Most important to her were the people she shared these activities with. She will be dearly missed.

In addition to her beloved husband Peter, she is survived by two sons: Kevin Abt and his wife Abigail of Atlanta, and Michael Abt and his wife Julia of Philadelphia; three grandchildren: William, Hazel and Isabel Abt; a brother: Michael Pisano of NY; two sisters: Agnes Jackson and Ann Musselman both of NY.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, October 22nd at 8:15 a.m. from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington to St. Dominic Church, 1050 Flanders Rd. Southington for a Mass of Christian burial at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 5-8 pm at the funeral home. If you so choose, donations in Joan’s memory can be made to The Ovarian Cancer Institute, 1266 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW #339, Atlanta, GA 30327, www.ovariancancerinstitute.org. For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiasouthington.com.