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1953 - 2022

BORN

1953

DIED

2022

Joann Feigert Obituary

October 6, 1953 - April 6, 2022 68, of Diamond Bar, CA (previously Bensalem, PA) Dearest wife of James W. Feigert, predeceased by parents Michael and Emma Tropiano and niece Jeannette Gulisano and her dogs Reese, Chip and Dale. She is survived by stepson James M. Feigert (Liz), sister Maria T. Gulisano, niece Annemarie Sauder (Brett), great nephews Chase, Jaxon and Shay, Martin Feigert, Karen Brown (Rick) Sue Boyce (Brad), aunts, uncles, many cousins and friends. Joann and Jim moved to California to live out her dreams. She loved music of all kinds and attended many concerts throughout her life. She kept busy on the computer and Facebook. There will be no funeral. Joann's wish was that her body be donated for scientific research.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Apr. 14, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Joann Feigert

19 Entries

Maria Gulisano

April 8, 2025

It's been 3 years since you left us and often I think of something I need to ask you. But then I realize I can't. I hope you are partying hard with your friends and family and know that we are living life to the fullest. Love Maria

brenda gerhard

April 6, 2023

Love you. Miss you, my crazy, funny bestie.
Every. Single. Day.

Maria

April 5, 2023

It´s been 1 year since you left us. We know you are busy keeping everyone amused. You are playing your music loudly , enjoying good Italian food with our parents, grandparents, niece, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. We love and miss you. May your days be filled with the joy of heaven and the love of those who surround you. Love Maria

Maria Gulisano

July 4, 2022

Jim took excellent care of Joann during her illness. She was very concerned about his health and happiness. I wish him good health,peace and happiness in his new apartment.

Brenda Hill Gerhard

May 21, 2022

Where to begin about my PSU bestie and partner-in-crime Joann, one of my all-time favorite people...

Our inside jokes are infinite and I will still laugh just remembering them to myself. And I plan to do this. A lot.

I will hear a song and want to text or post Joann since music was her life. I could call her in Cali from an Eagles game in Philly to get the name of the song and band the stadium was rocking to. Slow Ride, Foghat.

I hear a song and remember a moment (there were too many) that she and I shared. She was my classic rock queen. When she played her fav Rippingtons, I would always tell her how much I loved the lyrics.

I think of her pets and all her puppers she loved more than life and many people. Her boys ate better than I did at times.

Her wit was unparalleled. Lightning fast, spot-on and out of God-knows-where. My girls were the lucky beneficiaries of many of her fabulous funny rants and observations. Nobody´s mind worked like hers.

She always made the phone call on every birthday or life event anniversary - good or bad. You truly felt cherished and loved and had a ton of laughs that day. I´m greedy and still wish for more of those.

I will think of you every day, dear friend. Just recently a recipe for Chicken Pterodactyl (her name for my budget college specialty Chicken Tetrazzini) popped up on the Facebook and I couldn´t text-tag-call! It's happening a lot and it's so hard.

Love you for eternity! Thanks for making my life a lot more fabulous and fun!

Maria T. GULISANO

May 1, 2022

Maria and Joann 2021

Maria T Gulisano

April 29, 2022

Thank you to all who were so kind during Joann's illness and passing. Those of us who knew Joann were lucky to experience her wit, her love and knowledge of all things musical, her devotion to Chip, Dale, and Reese, and her favorite spot on the patio to enjoy the California weather. Jim was her rock and during her illness, she didn't want to burden Jim with all her care and she wanted him to be happy. They were married 41 years, a feat that at times couldn't have been easy for Jim. Joann was fearless in her beliefs and if you weren't in her corner, she let you know about it. She was "real" and would argue to the death but the next moment, her deamenor changed and she was laughing with you as if nothing had happened.
She was not an easy child. She was too intelligent for her own good. In school, she usually finished her work ahead of the class. As a result she clowned around, much to the dismay of Mother Superior, who took this 3rd grader into her office to answer the school's phone. Joann was a "receptionist" when most of us were still coloring.
The family remembers a sweet, adorable little girl with curls and big blue eyes who was outspoken even at 3 years old. She prompted a neighborhood rebellion on Mc Clellan Street when she refused to remove herself from an ornery neighbor's steps because "it's a free country". The woman poured a bucket of water on her in response and the entire neighborhood of kids marched on that woman's house in support. I guess you could call Joann a fighter for rights even at 3.
Joann often complained about being the problem child. But it was because she wanted to do things her way, even if our parents weren't as receptive.
Family holidays and get-togethers were her forte so she could mimic the adults, especially their Italian ways. But she did so lovingly as she grew as an adult. And if you were one of her targets, it was because she loved you.
As the family grew and I had children, she grew expecially close to Annemarie, her god-daughter. When Annemarie was very young, they would Christmas shop together. The only problem was Annemarie always forgot her money, so Joann usually had to foot the bill. That became a running gag because Annemarie always had her money with her but would "play" her aunt like a fiddle.
Babysitting was also not one of her favorites. So on the vew few times, I needed someone to watch Annemarie, Joey, or Jeannette, Jim would change diapers and keep the kids happy. I secretly think she did like kids but would never admit it because it would show her soft spot.
So if your experience with Joann happened when she was young, at Penn State, in Bensalem, through Face Book or wherever you met, I appreciate all the kind words and texts and messages. Many of you have "experienced" my sister in the many seasons of her life, at her best and her worst. I thank you for being there for her and Jim and hope you remember a fun time with Joann and look back fondly and smile.
Love Maria

John Ramspacher

April 18, 2022

Rock on my sister. May we meet again someday in that sweet choral in the sky. &

Tom Maglione

April 17, 2022

My deepest condolences to Jim, Maria and the rest of Joann's family. Joann and I met our first term at Penn State Hazelton over 50 years ago and became instant friends. Joann was a good friend and a great hostess and cook. Joann had some good parties in college and the best holiday parties at Christmas and New Year before leaving Bensalem for the left coast. Joann was a great jokester and we will miss her positive sense of humor and life outlook.

Marie Scollo

April 17, 2022

I am sorry for the loss of a wonderful woman, Joanns humor thru everything going on in the world and her own life will be missed. I will keep the memories of our days in PA always, trips to Poconos, swimming, jokes played on each other and just hanging out. Sorry I never made it out to CA to visit. Love to you Jim.

Mary Korthuis

April 16, 2022

Jim and family ... such a loss. My condolences. Will remember Joann forever for her love of music, her sense of humour and the support she provided me during the past year. Her compassion and care made a big difference.

April Kubachka

April 14, 2022

To Joann´s husband and family: I am so sorry for your loss. I first met Joann as "BowWow" in a medical online chat room many years ago. She was hilarious! I loved all the "Wavs" (sound bytes) she shared. Around 1998 we met at a party in Texas and her one liners had me in stitches. Later we caught up on Facebook and she shared some of her medical issues. I am so sorry for her suffering. Jim you were such a good husband and took great care of her. Peace be with you, Joann.

Bob and Flori Bacon

April 14, 2022

We will miss her humor, love of music and friendship. Our condolences to Jim and family.

David Maiorino

April 14, 2022

My deepest sympathies, Jim. Joanne was a special person. I always looked forward to her office visits. She was more than a patient, She was a friend. She had a great sense of humor and brightened my day whenever she came in. And our ongoing inside joke with the candy bar was priceless. Her comments on my choice of music, our never ending debate over sauce vs gravy. She was truly a special person. I am so sorry for your loss, Jim in

Mary E Korthuis

April 14, 2022

Her love of music and unexpected yet welcomed love and support this past year is how I will remember her and I will attempt to play it forward in her honour. Hugs Jim -

Eddie Foley

April 14, 2022

My sincere condolences to Jim. She thought the world of you. I will miss her whit, humor, honesty, but most of all her compassion. Thank you for being there. You are sorely missed.

Merry Lerner

April 14, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful, caring friend who I am missing now and will miss forever.

Maria Gentilucci (Galati)

April 14, 2022

Dear Jim and Maria, I´m so sorry for your loss. Joann was the best. I looked forward to her crazy humor on Facebook each day. She will be greatly missed.

Norma Galati Hlawatsch

April 14, 2022

Dear Jim, Maria
My sincere condolences . I´m so saddened by the death of Joann. I loved her daily FB updates and music
Knowledge. I will miss them along with our conversations. Her humour and kindness was one of
a kind - The BEST kind !

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