Photo courtesy of O'Neill Funeral Home - Cumberland
Cumberland, Rhode Island
Age 81
Joan C. Troiano (Gorelczenko), 81 passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2020 surrounded by her family at the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice in Providence. She was the beloved wife of Anthony Troiano for 56 years. Joan was a good friend, and a great listener, which made her many friends. She was an avid reader and loved the beach. Joan loved life and carried that with her to every situation and every person she encountered.
A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was the beloved daughter of the late Stephen S. and Claire (Levesque) Gorelczenko. Joan was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School and worked at the American Insulated Wire Corp for many years until she became the loving mother of James and Marisa Troiano. She devoted her life to the bringing up of her beloved children. She was a communicant of St. Leo the Great church. Joan was also a member of the Red Hat Society.
Joan is survived by her daughter Marisa Curran, (partner Mark Jennings) and her granddaughter Jessica-Lyn Troiano. She also leaves her son James Troiano and his wife Shannon and grandchildren Amanda, Taylor, Joshua and Paige. She is survived by her brother Stephen Gorelczenko (Barbara) from California, her sister Gail (Gorelczenko) Goes from Pawtucket and her brother Mark Gorelczenko and his partner Kenneth Harja from Illinois and nephews Anthony J. Goes, Scott Gorelczenko and niece Jodiee Sherouse.
The funeral will be held Thursday at 9 AM in the Costigan-O’Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage Street, Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM in Saint Cecilia Church of Pope John II Parish, Central Avenue, Pawtucket. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday from 9-10:15 AM, prior to the Mass in the Costigan-O’Neill Funeral Home.
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Just recently found out about Joan's passing and I am so sorry to hear. My sympathies. Joan and I were friends and we worked together at AIW. Joan taught me many valued things in life and I'll always remember her. Blessings to all in Joan's family.
Bette Senay Silva
August 24, 2021 | Friend
Marissa and family ...
Im saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. I have many memories from early childhood of her. Im glad I had the moment to speak with her and reflect for a moment of those memories just recently. May God give you peace at this time
Patrick Costa
January 14, 2020 | Attleboro, MA
My sympathy to the family and friends. My wife and I were friends many years ago. Christine (Cinq-Mars) Terzino and Joan were close friends when our children were young. I remember her as always pleasant and happy. So nice to be around. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Thomas Terzino
January 10, 2020 | Las Vegas, NV | Friend
I miss you beyond anything i could think of...i hope I did you proud, and continue to do so...i love you a secret...forever❤
Marisa Curran
January 08, 2020 | Rumford | Daughter
It's been many years since I have lived nearby but I have such lovely memories of Joan and what a beautiful soul she was. She was one of my Mom's best friends and I grew up as a child appreciating so much about her...her warmness, bright smile, kind demeanor and her wonderful sense of humor. Tony, Marisa, Jim and families, my deepest condolences. She was an angel and my heart goes out to you for this difficult loss. Wishing you comfort in the many great memories you all shared together. ...
Tess Gilmer (Terzino)
January 08, 2020 | Valencia, CA | Friend
sorry for your loss. may she rest in peace .
joe saggal. broadway pizza
January 08, 2020 | Pawtucket, RI | Friend
Dear Jim and family,
Im so sorry for your loss. I still remember how kind your mom was to me whenever I came over to see you when we were much younger of course. We all shared many laughs together and it was always a great time at your mom and dads home in Pawtucket. I will always cherish those found memories. My sincere condolences during this very difficult time. May the soul of your mother be at peace with our Heavenly Father.
Ray Caffrey
January 08, 2020 | Cranston, RI | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bryan Pilz
January 07, 2020 | Narragansett, RI | Friend
I don't even know where to begin with my words, it is always been me and Mom side by side through thick and through thin, we bounce off each other we were each other's rocks each other's best friends each other's life and soul, I can't imagine me continuing without her next to me in life but I know she will always be by my side in spirit and in memory and in my heart I am truly devastated episode that Mom is gone would it be snowing she is at peace after giving so much to so many she has...
Marisa Curran
January 07, 2020 | Rumford, RI | Family