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Joan Balanesi Obituary
Joan was born in Gilroy at the old Wheeler Hospital. Joan attended Gilroy public schools through high school then professional business school in San Jose. Joan began as a bookkeeper right out of school, worked for several auto dealerships and concluded her work as business manager for Bob Lynch Ford. Joan retired and helped Alex and Charlie at their restaurant Sandrino's for 10 years. During this time, she was asked to go back and help out at Bob Lynch Ford and Excel AutoBody. Jon and Zondra Rapazzini asked Joan to come help with their bookkeeping where she stayed on as business manager when Charlie and Alex bought Rapazzini Winery and the Garlic Shoppe. Joan worked until June of 2025.
A Memorial service will be held at 6 PM on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the Habing Family Funeral Home. Immediately following there will be a reception at the Old City Hall Restaurant in Gilroy at approximately 7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joan's name to Santa Clara County Animal Shelter 12370 Murphy Ave. San Martin CA 95046.
Online condolences at: www.habingfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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Karen Hagen
August 7, 2025
Joan you are with family now❤
Lots of memories.The starting of Sandrino's , Macy's Clearance shopping trips, 1989 Golden Gate Bridge Walk with masses and no sleep.all out of town restaurant dinners, birthdays.49ers celebration to San Francisco..
You will be missed.say hi to all the family ..❤❤
Bette Thomas
August 5, 2025
My sincerest condolences go out to Joan’s family at this time of great loss.
May Joan be resting in eternal peace in heaven with her twin sister and all that have gone before her.
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