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Joan Byrnes Obituary
AGE: 72 • Brick
Joan Byrnes, 72, of Brick, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011, at her home. She was born in Jersey City and lived in Brick for the past 40 years. She was a school bus driver for the Toms River Board of Education for 25 years. She was a member of Church of the Visitation, Brick. She loved sewing and her family.
She was predeceased by her brother; two sisters; and her daughters, Sharon Lee and Dawn Byrnes. Joan is survived by her husband, Robert, to whom she was married for 53 years. She is also survived by her son, Robert and his wife Kristin Byrnes of Little Egg Harbor Township; her daughter, Joan Severin of Brick; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 at Weatherhead Young Funeral Home, 885 Mantoloking Road, Brick. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at Church of the Visitation in Brick, followed by burial at St. Mary of The Lake Cemetery in Lakewood.
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Hope McCord Johnston
October 28, 2011
Bob and Family,
Im so so sorry for your loss. Im at loss for words. I really wish we could make it today but we are all sickened don't want to get any of you sick. Please if you need anything please askew will be here for you always. Joan was a sweetheart as is Bob. This is such a shock to me im at loss for words. Love you all Hope and Family
Maria Carrano
October 28, 2011
God Bless Nanny in Heaven!! Your amazing laugh, your smile, your beauty and all your love will never be forgotten Nan! Thank You for being a wonderful Great-Grandmother and Godmother to our little Brian. We love and miss you soooooo much! Until we all meet again....You are forever in our thoughts,hearts and prayers! Our sincere condolences to Granddad and the rest of the family! We love you all!! xoxo
With Great Sympathy and Love,
The Carrano Family <3
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