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Joan McCabe Obituary
Born Sept. 13, 1947, in Hartford to the late Richard L. McCabe and Harriet Moriarty Northrup, Joan was a graduate of Greater Hartford Community College School of Nursing and Eastern Connecticut State University where she earned a bachelor's of science in business administration. She worked for many years at Manchester Memorial Hospital before joining Medtronic Inc. as a clinical specialist in the cardiac device management business, which she retired from in May of 2009. Joan had many interests and loved traveling, swimming, gardening, bike riding, knitting, jewelry making, and lazy days at the beach. Joan was passionate about creating awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms so she founded "jewels for joni," which comprises a group of women who lovingly make and sell bracelets to fundraise for NOCC (National Ovarian Cancer Coalition) and Ovations for the Cure. A longtime volunteer, Joan was on the board of directors for the Rockville General Hospital Auxiliary and spent many years as a member of the Ellington Junior Women's Club. Joan had a true love for life and was an inspiration to everyone who knew her.
Joan is survived by her loving husband, Joseph M. Brzezicki of Ellington; her three daughters and their husbands, Mary and Welbi Vega of Norwich, Darcy and Tim Biathrow of South Windsor, and Kristen and Robert Allevo of Somers. She was affectionately known as "Nana" to her five grandchildren, Sara, Ryan, Shane, Hannah, and Noah. She is also survived by her two brothers and their wives, Richard and Diane McCabe and Curtis and Robin Northrup; and her nieces and nephew, Melanee, Ashley, and Joshua.
A memorial service will be held at All Saints Church, 25 School St., Somers, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 29. Burial will be private.There are no calling hours.
The John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Manchester, has care of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to NOCC (National Ovarian Cancer Coalition) or to the Joan McCabe Nursing Scholarship Fund and sent to 47 Blueberry Circle, Ellington, CT 06029.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan McCabe
Carol Hartmann
May 4, 2010
Joni was very special to me. We shared many fun times. I have special memories of Christmas's, Thanksgivings, Easters, and Vollyball. I loved her and will miss her.
Brendaly and Matt Coburn
April 29, 2010
We got to know Joan because her beautiful daughter Mary married my brother Welbi. We got to know each other through holidays and grand babies birthdays. She was always so beautiful and warm. I loved her smile and her zest for life. I have heard many wonderful stories from time spent with my niece Sara about her Nana. She will be dearly missed. Our love and prayers to Joe and all her family.
Colleen
April 28, 2010
I have had the blessing of meeting Joni through work. She was an amazing women, who has touched the lives of many. The lord has a special angel and her spirit will live on. God bless.
April 28, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Joni's passing, she had a zest for life that was contagious. Blessings to all the family. You will all be in my thougts and prayers.
~ Donna Wertz, Colchester,CT
Barry DeCarli
April 28, 2010
Please accept my sincere condolences. I remember being at Joan's house on Glenwood in Ellington with a bunch of kids back in high school; we had such a great time. Joan had that love of life and spirit even back then that seemed beyond her young years.
Marsha& Wayne Czerwinski
April 28, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of Joni's passing.She was a sweet and very dear friend.Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.
Bruce Nelson Jr.
April 28, 2010
I had the very good fortune of meeting Joni at work. She was a truly special person who was always incredibly positive, no matter what. I will miss her terrific spirit and sweet diposition. It was my great privilege to know her.
Jamie McCabe
April 28, 2010
Dear Family & Friends,
I am the neighbor who shared the same street and same last name as Joni.
Although Joni & I only met once, our paths crossed in such a unique way, it gave me insight as to how beloved she was to her family and friends. Through the years, I received many misdirected phone calls, cards and Eastern CT State College Alumni mail which gave me an insight to her life. She was admired and loved by so many people... I am proud to have shared the neighborhood and similar name. She was so blessed to have had such a loving and supportive group of family and friends.
With Sincere Condolances, Jamie McCabe
37 Blueberry
Pat Miele
April 28, 2010
Joe, I read the sad news today. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wells Jacobson
April 28, 2010
Joni's unyielding good nature and cheer added value to everyone she touched. Her warmth was infectious and her joie de vivre was something to behold. Joni's remarkable strength in the face of adversity has also provided me with daily inspiration.
Peg and I send our most sincere condolences to Joe and Joni's family.
Mark Wolverton
April 28, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Joni's passing. She was such a sweet lady, full of life, and always with a smile. We were neighbors for several years at Hampshire Court. I'd life to extend my prayers and sympathies to her entire family.
Millie Vega
April 28, 2010
With deepest condolences to the family. I truly admired Joan's strength and courage. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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