Joanne Rubino Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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New York, New York

A Mother's Dream
Hers was a life of simplicity and devotion. She worked, she came home, and she took care of her mother.

Austere, perhaps, but Joanne Rubino never made it seem that she was missing anything important.

"My Joanne really was happy being how she was," said her mother, Antoinette. "She wasn't asking for much in life."

Besides heading to her office in the tax department of Marsh & McLennan for more than 20 years, Ms. Rubino, 45, rarely left her mother. On weekends they went to crafts shows. In the fall, they drove through upstate New York, enjoying the scenery, the fresh air, and each other's company.

"I used to tell her, 'Every mother should have a daughter like you.' " said Mrs. Rubino, 74. "So thoughtful, and to other people too."

Ms. Rubino couldn't pass a homeless person without giving money. One blustery winter day she gave a street person her scarf. "She figured he needed it more than she did," Mrs. Rubino said.

When her mother became seriously ill a few years ago, Ms. Rubino had to stop visiting her brother, Anthony, in Louisville, Ky.

"She thought of the family before she thought of herself," Mr. Rubino said. "That's the most outstanding point I can make about Joanne."

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Joanne lived around the block from me in Canarsie - me on 89th and her on Remsen Ave. We attended Holy Family School together, Joanne being one year older than I. I have fond memories of taking the city bus together, whenever we missed the school bus. She was a good companion on those days, helping me feel safe as we walked to Flatlands Ave. While we did lose touch after elementary school, I remember her fondly and am quite saddened by her premature death.

Charles Sforza

March 26, 2023 | School

Terribly sorry for your loss on 9/11! You did not die in vain.

June 20, 2019

Your forever in my heart felt thoughts and prayers.... see you again in heaven.

Robert Guli

September 11, 2018 | Seminole, FL

On the 14th anniversary of the attacks on 911, Joanne is, not only missed by her family , she is also in our hearts and minds every day. There is no such thing as closure when a loved one is taken from us, only an acute sense of loss of her untimely death, there is only the challenge to cope with our grief. Cousin Antoinette & Vinny.

September 11, 2015

Thoughts and prayers are with you today.

September 11, 2015

Visited reflecting pools today and saw this beautiful rose near her name. Read tribute about her life. Sorry for your loss

D K

September 05, 2015

12 years have past and this is no easier. I wish so bad that you were here for so much. Your would just absolutely adore your great-nephew Brady!! WE will definitely make sure he knows his Aunt Joanne and wonderful she was. Please keep watch over him and you do us. We love you and miss you everyday!!!

Melissa Rubino Lanham

September 11, 2013 | KY

Its going to be 12 years tomorrow since you were taken from us. we miss you and are always thinking about you. tell my mom hi and i know you all are having a great time together. miss you always and forever.

Dana

September 10, 2013 | KY

10 years is coming up way too fast! I still miss you everyday! I know you and mom are my angels and are always watching over us. I hope you hear all the prayers I send up your way. Love you!!

Melissa (Rubino) Lanham

August 25, 2011 | KY

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