JoAnn Prutz beloved wife of the late H. Donald Prutz passed away on June 5, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Angeline Balisano. She is survived by her children Stephen Prutz of North Attleboro, MA, Deborah Potvin of Willington, CT, Angela Walsh and her husband Michael of Manchester, CT. Michael Prutz of San Francisco, Ca. She loved her grandchildren Kerry Litke and husband Rob. Brett Walsh and wife Jessica, Timothy Walsh and her 5 adored great grandchildren. She leaves her special "sister" Arline Aniello of Old Lyme, CT. She also leaves many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She retired from the St. of CT Judicial Department. JoAnn was a life long communicant of St. Mary's Church. For many years she attended the UCONN Women's basketball games with the YaYa sisters.
Calling hours will be held from 2pm-4pm Sunday June 10, 2018 at Newkirk and Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave. East Hartford, CT 06108. A memorial Service will be held at 10 am, Monday June 11, 2018 at St. Mary's Church 15 Maplewood Ave, East Hartford, CT 06108. Burial to follow at Silver Lane cemetery, Silver Lane East Hartford, CT. 06108. For online condolences and guest book, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com