Joan Andrews Brunetti

Joan Andrews Brunetti

Joan Anthony Andrews Brunetti, 89, of Wilmington, died Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter.

Joan was born August 30, 1928 in Warren, Ohio, daughter of the late Anthony George Andrews and Argendou Zarnas Andrews. Her husband, Valerio Brunetti, and her brother, Andrew Anthony Andrews, preceded her in death.

Joan was a loving wife and devoted mother and Yia Yia. One of the things she loved most was gatherings with her family and friends. She was a life-long member of the Saint Nickolas Greek Orthodox Church. Joan and her husband, Valerio, ran their family store, Valerio's Grocery on Third and Castle. Another one of her passions was visiting family in Argentina and Greece. She loved working in her yard with her beautiful roses, and was also known for her cooking and wonderful Greek pastries.

She is survived by two sons, Carlos Brunetti of Wilmington, and George Brunetti (Cindy) of Burgaw, NC; two grandchildren, Jo Anna Brunetti and Stephen Anthony Brunetti; brother, Louis Andrews (Roula) of Wilmington; aunt, Julie Vassilaros of Florida; numerous nieces and nephews (with several from Argentina); and her cat, “Shadow”.

The funeral liturgy will be held at 2:00pm Monday, November 13, 2017, at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church with Father Jon Emanuelson officiating. Prior to the service at the church, the family will greet friends from 1:00pm until the service hour. Entombment will follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joan’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38101.