JoAnn Charette

Southington- Jo Ann (Marotto) Charette, 73, of Palm City, FL formerly of Southington, passed away April 7, 2011 after a brief illness. She was born in Southington on Dec. 26, 1937, the daughter of the late James and Anna (Polumbo) Marotto. Jo Ann was the beloved wife of Harold Charette of 53 years. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and was devoted to her family. Jo Ann is a graduate of Southington High School class of 1955. She later earned her Master?s Degree in Business Education from Central Connecticut State University in 1973 where she graduated with honors in the Delta Pi Epsilon Honor Society. Jo Ann taught for many years at Plainville High School and later in her career also taught at Briarwood College and The Sawyer School of Business until her retirement in 1999. Jo Ann enjoyed boating with her husband and family for many years where she traveled to varied places and made many special life-long friends. Following her retirement, she and her husband moved to Palm City, FL where she had many friends and enjoyed her favorite hobbies. Jo Ann loved playing Mah Jong, Canasta, going on cruises and traveling with her husband, going to the theater, playing on her computer and spending time with her family and friends.

She leaves her adoring husband Harold of Palm City, FL and her children Jeff Charette and his wife Candy of Hooksett, NH; Gail (Charette) Kirstein and her husband Harold of Avon and Scott Charette and his wife Michele of Flanders, NJ; her sister Rita (Marotto) Bartlett; her sister-in-law Gloria (Charette) Cyr and her husband Leonard and brother-in-law Albert Charette and his wife Phyllis all of Southington and her cherished grandchildren Joseph Paradis, Carolyn Charette, Ashli Charette and Rachel Charette and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She also leaves her precious dog and loyal companion, Mindi.

Jo Ann was thankful to everyone for their loving support during her illness. She touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew her.

The Funeral will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. to St. Thomas Church for a Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Friday from 4-8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2080 Silas Deane Highway, 2nd Floor, Rocky Hill, CT 06067