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1958
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2022
JoAnn McIntosh Obituary
JoAnn was born in Boston, Ma. on April 28, 1958 to John Orfao and Virginia DiVito Orfao. JoAnn was a graduate of Hull High School and attended Boston University where she earned her Bachelors Degree in Recreational Therapy. JoAnn was employed as an Activity Therapist throughout most of her life as she traveled to many locations as a military spouse. JoAnn enjoyed raising her family, working with elderly people, and supporting the Alzheimer's Association. She will be dearly missed by family and many friends.
JoAnn is survived by her husband David "Dee" L. McIntosh III of Hinesville Ga,. two sons David L. McIntosh IV (Andrea) of Springfield, Ga. and Jonathan R. McIntosh (Bridget) of Chesapeake, Va. and one daughter, Tiffany McIntosh of Odum, Ga.. Her father, John Orfao of Hull, Ma., five grand children, Alyssa, Mackenzie, Brennon, Grayson and McKinlee; sisters, Elizabeth Mele (Bob), Janet Riscica (Tony) and Gina Gerfao (Ciera); brothers, Phillip Orfao (Cathy), Michael Orfao (Nancy) and John Orfao ( Shelly).
A visitation for JoAnn will be at Thomas Carter Funeral Home on Friday, February 25 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. On Saturday, February 26 there will be a Funeral Mass at St. Stephen Catholic Church at 1:00 pm with Father Minch officiating followed by a burial service at the McIntosh Family Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association in JoAnn's name.
Thomas L. Carter Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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Cary and Debi Holcomb
February 24, 2022
JoAnn was one of a kind. We have many fond memories with her and Dee dating back to our days on board the USS Wisconsin BB-64. It has been a joy to maintain our friendship over these last 3 decades or so. She was so passionate about her work with the elderly. We know that she left a lasting impression on so many people's lives. We will surely miss her. Dee, we are sending hugs and positive thoughts from Kansas.
Teena Sphar
February 23, 2022
So sorry for your loss Dee. Sending prayers for you and your family.
Douglas Wise
February 23, 2022
Thoughts and prayers going out to the Orfao and MaIntosh families.
Ray & Kathy Egan
February 23, 2022
Please accept our deepest sympathizes and prayers to our dear neighbor and friend Dee and his family. As Dee's and JoAnn's neighbors these last three years, we've had the delightful privilege and honor to get to know and befriend JoAnn. We vividly recall when we first met JoAnn as we sensed a northern demeanor coming from her. This was captivating to us as we too originally hailed from north. We found JoAnn to be upbeat, personable, and just a wonderful person and neighbor to be around and count on. Our fondest memories of JoAnn where the delightful conversations we had out in the front yard, conversations that ran the gamut. We were amazed at how JoAnn kept a positive, strong-willed attitude while going through her life-shaking liver transplant. We admired this strength in her. We shall solely miss our friend and neighbor and again offer our deepest condolences to the McIntosh Family.
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