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JOAN TANOS Obituary

TANOS, Joan Beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, Cousin, Niece, Aunt, Friend Age 87, creator of the award-winning cheesecake, baker of Italian cookies, avid gardener and long-time community volunteer, died on March 16, 2021. Joan was the beloved daughter of the late Mary (Bonanni) and Louis Stracqualursi. Devoted mother of Tuesday Thomas and her husband, Can Keskin, of Gloucester, MA. She is survived by many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Raised in Hyde Park, Joan graduated from Hyde Park High School and lived in the area her entire life. Joan worked for the Sturtevant Fan division of Westinghouse and later Howden-Sirocco, from which she retired. Due to the Covid Pandemic, all services will be private. For online guestbook, please visit thomasfuneralhomes.com Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home

Hyde Park 617-361-3216

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 18 to Mar. 21, 2021.

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Casey and Trisha O'Brien

March 12, 2025

Joan was a wonderful person. Great conversationalist. I miss seeing her.

ben graves

March 21, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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Lorna Bognanno

March 18, 2021

I am very sad to hear of Joan's passing.

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