Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 7, 1931, she was the youngest daughter of the late Peter Formentati and Mae Haarsgaard Formentati. In addition to her parents, her sister, Marilyn, of Jacksonville, FL, precedes her in death.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Larry, of Forest, VA, as well as daughter Jennifer Draper, son-in-law Dow Draper and granddaughter Sydney Draper, all of Kirkland, WA.
Joan was a feisty spirit with a very tender heart. She especially enjoyed speaking with others, whether family member, friend or stranger.
A Mass of Resurrection will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 Roundelay Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be sent to The Life Raft Group, 155 Route 46 West, Suite 202, Wayne, NJ 07470, (www.liferaftgroup.org), or the charity of your choosing.
