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Jo Ann F. Lewis

1949 - 2016

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1949

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2016

Jo Ann Lewis Obituary

LIGHTHOUSE POINT, Fla. - On the afternoon of Wednesday, April 6, 2016, Jo Ann F. Lewis, of Sparta, and Lighthouse Point, Fla., passed away peacefully at Broward North Medical Center in Pompano Beach, Fla., after a long and complicated battle with Lupus. She was continually comforted by her adoring husband, John, during her time there, especially near the end. Jo Ann was 66 years old.
Jo Ann was born on April 18, 1949, in Key West, Fla., to loving parents James H. Farho Jr. and Dummer Ree Farho. She was their second child of three.
Jo Ann had a wide array of interests, including reading and watching movies. She found great joy in traveling, and particularly enjoyed tropical locations, especially St. Thomas and Hawaii. Her most favorite home away from home, though, was the coastal resort town of Lavallette, where she spent over 30 summers with friends and family, making memories, sharing laughter, and celebrating life. Jo Ann delighted in the companionship of too many dear friends to list, both in New Jersey and in Florida, with whom each moment she considered a treasure. Her most favorite past time of all was spoiling her four beloved grandchildren, as well as several grand-nieces and grand-nephews, with her unlimited affection, attention, and gifts. She will always be fondly remembered as "Jojo" by all the dear little ones who blessed her life.
Jo Ann was preceded in death by her sister, Sandra Roff, in 2007; her brother, Wayne Farho, in 2008; her mother, Dummer Ree, in 2012; and her father, James, in 2014. She found peace in the prospect of being reunited with her loving family once more.
Jo Ann is survived by her dedicated husband and partner, John; her loving daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Kalpesh Patel; and her four doting grandchildren, Emme, Jude, Olive and Gibson, who will miss her hearty laugh, bright smile, and soft, strong embrace forever. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Maureen and Glenn Lewis, who she always considered to be more like a sister and brother, as well as several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, whom she loved dearly.
A memorial will be held in celebration of Jo Ann's life on Sunday, May 15, at noon, at Ama Ristorante, 1485 Ocean Ave., Sea Bright. In lieu of flowers, consider making a donation to the Lupus Foundation of America,
www.Lupus.org.
Jo Ann's family extends sincere gratitude to the wonderful staff at Broward North Medical Center for the steadfast dedication and unwavering compassion showed toward Jo Ann during the many months she spent in their care.

Published by The New Jersey Herald on Apr. 24, 2016.
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