Born August 15, 1956 in Southington, she is the daughter of Joseph and Anna (DePaulo) Abate of Southington.
Besides her parents, she leaves a daughter Jennifer LeBrun and husband Gregory of Bristol; two brothers, John Abate and wife Kathleen of Plainville and Mark Abate and wife Elena of Isabella, PR; two grandchildren whom she loved very much, Farah and Brody. The family would like to thank JoAnn?s dear friend Denise Duryea and also the Vitas Inpatient Hospice unit for all their support.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. Calling hours will be prior to the service from 5 to 7 p.m. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
