Joanne was born in Long Island, NY, a daughter of Robert Strong of Southbury, CT and the late Margaret Tarintino Strong. She was retired from the Lake County School Board in Lake County, FL as a secretary following 15 years service. Survivors include her sons, Damon Bertonaschi of the home, and Andrew Bertonaschi (Emily) of Dacusville and grandchildren, Hunter Bertonaschi and Logan Bertonaschi. Also surviving are brothers and sisters, Ellen McCally, Bob Strong, Barbara D’Angelo, and John Strong.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2PM Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens with funeral service at 2 PM in the funeral home chapel.
The family is at the home of a son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Emily Bertonaschi.
Memorials may be made to the ASPCA, www.ASPCS.org or to The Wounded Warrior project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Dillard Funeral Home Pickens, SC
