Beloved wife of Kenneth J. White. Devoted Mama to Dawn Cortes. Dear sister to Alice Luca, and loving grandmother to Giancarlo and Brianna Cortes.
She was born in Patterson, N.J. JoAnne lived in Westwood for many years, then in Park Ridge.
JoAnne assisted her daughter in managing Giancarlo's Restaurant in Westwood for quite a number of years. She then went on as a Home Health Care Giver where she touched many lives. JoAnne received certificates for Endulla Hospice Care and Reiki to enhance her ability to comfort her clients.
She was a Deaconess at the Lebanon Baptist Church. The family will receive relatives and friends to honor her and her beloved husband Kenneth J. White who passed away on July 1, 2025 at a memorial service to be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., at the Lebanon Baptist Church, 20 High Street, Westwood, NJ.
