Janice H. Pascarella, age 66, passed away peacefully on October 31st, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her son, Douglas, and his wife, JoAnn, and her beloved grandchildren, Peter and Anthony; her daughters, Jamie and her husband, Brian, and Jill; her sister, Susan; her nieces, Michelle, Andrea, and Dana; and her nephew, Mason. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Peter J. Pascarella, her cherished grandpup, Chase, and her parents, Estelle and Ronald Hauck, who now welcome her home.
Janice was a special education assistant with Nassau BOCES for many years, where she touched the lives of countless students and colleagues.
Janice’s humor and larger-than-life personality made her unforgettable. She had a special way of connecting with everyone she encountered through laughter, warmth, and kindness.
Janice loved music and enjoyed listening to her favorite songs, often turning up the volume and letting loose. She always knew how to have a little fun and jam out.
Janice had a real passion for cars, especially sports cars. She loved admiring them, browsing different models, and keeping up with the latest in the automotive world.
Janice never let her illness define her. She continued to embrace life, enjoying her travels and spending time gardening, her favorite pastime.
Visitation will be held at Arthur F. White Funeral Home, 234 Broadway, Bethpage, NY 11714, US, on November 4, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and again from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a funeral service held at 8 :00 pm
Interment to take place Thursday November 5, 2026, 12:00 pm. Please meet at the funeral home 10:30am to process together to St. Margaret's Cemetery in Plainview, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Janice to: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Pancan.org
