Joan Jensen (nee Amodeo), resident of Manchester NJ and native Staten Islander, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. A loving, kind, caring, generous lady with a heart of gold, will be greatly loved, missed and forever in our hearts. Joan, wife of the late Frederick Jensen, is survived by her daughter, Deborah Patterson-Robart & son-in-law, Willard Robart; son, Douglas Patterson & daughter-in-law Michelle; and son, David Patterson. Loving stepmother to Clair Tarantino (nee Jensen) & Lou. Beloved sister to Shirley McDade & Ed. She is also survived by six grandchildren, one great grandchild, eight step children, aunts & uncles many nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends.
Mrs. Jensen was predeceased by her parents, John & Dorothy Amodeo. She attended New Dorp H.S. on Staten Island and after raising her family went on to hold various positions in Manhattan and Staten Island until working alongside her husband, Fred, in his business on Staten Island. After their relocation to NJ she volunteered her service to the Lion’s Club and later to Womens’ and Residents’ Clubs near her residences in Whiting & Manchester NJ.
A Memorial Mass at St. Clares Church will be held on May 3, 2021 At 11:15AM followed by a burial at Oceanview Cemetery.
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