Joan Rose Lund

Born in The Bronx, New York she was the daughter of Bernard and Shirley Dockweiler. She received her Bachelor of Science from Oneonta State College and Master’s degrees from Dowling College, both in Education. She taught elementary students throughout the Long Island School District for over 30 years and was an adjunct professor at Dowling College.

She belonged to Alpha Sigma Beta sorority and many book clubs. She enjoyed playing golf, bridge, Mexican Dominoes, doing crossword puzzles, boasting of her daily Wordle results to friends and family, reading, growing beautiful orchids on her balcony and entertaining at Davis Park. She will be remembered for her wit, love of travel with sorority sisters, intelligence, wisdom, free flowing opinions, unconditional love of family, especially her many grandchildren and best friend Kathy.

She is survived by her sister BJ Dockweiler, her children Jay, Jenna, Jefferey Lund and Tara Otis, ex-husband John Lund, nieces Hannah and Sofie, grandchildren, Hayley, Kaitlin, Kieran, Lauren, Olyvia, Abagail and Lilly. She was predeceased by brother Bill Dockweiler.

There will be a visitation held from 6:00-7:00 PM with a memorial service to follow at 7:00 PM on Friday, May 23rd at Fountainhead Funeral Home at 7359 Babcock St SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909 and a New York service to follow.

Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Joan’s honor to the American Lung Association and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.