OAKVILLE- Joan (White) Furfaro, age 86, left us on the "wings of Angels" on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Donald Furfaro for 63 years.
Joan was born on January 16, 1936 in Olyphant Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Joseph and Lorraine (Wargo) White. She graduated from Wilby High School and then went on to graduate from Kavula Institute of Cosmetology. Following her completion of Cosmetology school, she worked as a hairdresser for over half a century in salons such as Monty's, George Marsh's and eventually her own Salon until her retirement in 2010. Hairdressing was Joan’s passion but she also enjoyed vacationing in Aruba for 43 years until the pandemic. She loved her trips to Las Vegas, and playing bingo. Joan enjoyed volunteer work at the Miss Watertown beauty pageants where she offered free hair styling. She worked at the polls during election time and also volunteering at church which all brought great joy to her life.
Left to honor her legacy and cherish her memory is her son, Gary Lamoureux of Oakville, her sister, Shirley Coscina of Farmington, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. Besides being predeceased by her husband Donald, she was predeceased by her brother, Stephen White.
Funeral services for Joan will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2022 when a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Disciples Parish, Saint Mary Magdalen Church 145 Buckingham St Oakville. Those planning to attend are asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery Watertown. Relatives and friends may visit with Joan's family on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Casey-O'Neill Funeral Home 742 Main St Oakville, Ct 06779. Loving kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence, words of comfort, or share a memory with the family and friends of someone important to you. However, if you are able, attending the service is a thoughtful, caring, and supportive thing to do. Please visit the funeral home's tribute page at www.caseyfunerals.com
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Joan was born on January 16, 1936 in Olyphant Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Joseph and Lorraine (Wargo) White. She graduated from Wilby High School and then went on to graduate from Kavula Institute of Cosmetology. Following her completion of Cosmetology school, she worked as a hairdresser for over half a century in salons such as Monty's, George Marsh's and eventually her own Salon until her retirement in 2010. Hairdressing was Joan’s passion but she also enjoyed vacationing in Aruba for 43 years until the pandemic. She loved her trips to Las Vegas, and playing bingo. Joan enjoyed volunteer work at the Miss Watertown beauty pageants where she offered free hair styling. She worked at the polls during election time and also volunteering at church which all brought great joy to her life.
Left to honor her legacy and cherish her memory is her son, Gary Lamoureux of Oakville, her sister, Shirley Coscina of Farmington, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. Besides being predeceased by her husband Donald, she was predeceased by her brother, Stephen White.
Funeral services for Joan will be held Wednesday, November 30, 2022 when a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Disciples Parish, Saint Mary Magdalen Church 145 Buckingham St Oakville. Those planning to attend are asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery Watertown. Relatives and friends may visit with Joan's family on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Casey-O'Neill Funeral Home 742 Main St Oakville, Ct 06779. Loving kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence, words of comfort, or share a memory with the family and friends of someone important to you. However, if you are able, attending the service is a thoughtful, caring, and supportive thing to do. Please visit the funeral home's tribute page at www.caseyfunerals.com
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