Joan R. Cantamessa

Joan R. Cantamessa, age 83, of Whiting NJ passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Thursday, October 6, 2016. She was born in Carobondale PA to the late Maurice and Josephine Roche. Joan and her family moved to New Jersey, which is where she met the love of her life, Louis Cantamessa. They were married and had five children. Joan stayed home to raise the children, which was a quality she never lost. She was always very dedicated to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joan was the rock of the family, always taking care of them and making time for those who needed it. She was warm and loving, had a great sense of humor and was a wonderful mother and role model. Joan enjoyed playing bingo and loved to redecorate her home. She was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Joan is predeceased by her parents; her husband, Louis V. Cantamessa; her grandson, Michael Cantamessa; and her siblings Jack Roche and Mary Kurland. She leaves behind her five children, Steve Cantamessa of Jacksonville OR, Louis Cantamessa Jr. of North Hanover NJ, John Cantamessa of Seaside Heights NJ, Barbara Cantamessa of Whiting and Joni-Lee Principal of Toms River NJ. Joan also leaves behind her nine grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. Services for Joan are being held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joan's memory to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. 26345 Network Place Chicago, IL 60673-1263.