Joan Ruth Barresse, 88, of Toms River, NJ, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side. Born in Newark, NJ, Joan grew up in Union, lived in Cranford for many years before moving to Toms River in 2015. She had worked for Howden Swan Insurance. She was a devoted mother, loving wife, and a wonderful grandmother and she will be missed by all who knew her. Joan sang with the JIL Trio and modeled with Barbazon in New York City in the late 1940's. She was also an accomplished charcoal artist.
Joan is survived by her husband Andrew P. Barresse, her son Steven Schedin, daughters Jil Schedin and Holly Nagy, her grandchildren Deirdre Schedin, Amber Nagy and Kristen Nagy. She was predeceased by her husband Alexis Schedin and her parents William and Ruth (Baggstrom) Nason.
Private services were held for Joan. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society or the local animal shelter. Please offer your condolences to the family by visiting www.andersoncampbellmanchester.com.