Joan Marie McKillop
Joan Marie McKillop
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Joan graduated from Port Richmond H.S., attended Brooklyn College and The College of Insurance. She was a Licensed Aviation Insurance Broker, and worked for US Aviation Insurance, Johnson and Higgins, and Marsh and McLennan.
She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She volunteered her services as a Phys Ed teacher at St. Rita's, and a Cub Scout den mother.
Joan was known for her friendly and affable nature, and her passion for traveling. Together with her beloved husband Jim, Joan explored the world.
She was actively involved in the Sons of Norway. She was a Norwegian Folk Dancer, served as Vice President, President and Corresponding Secretary of Nansen Lodge. She was a Sons of Norway Zone Director and Delegate to many International and District Conventions, allowing her to visit many cities in the US, Canada and Norway. She was Secretary on the board of Land of Vikings (LOV).
In her spare time, Joan found joy in music, playing the piano, singing, reading, writing, and continuous learning. She loved theatre, attending many Broadway plays, as well as Papermill Playhouse and local theatre performances. Her love for life and adventure was infectious, leaving a lasting impact on all those who knew her.
Joan is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, James F. McKillop, her daughter Kathleen M. Miceli (Jack), her son James P. McKillop (Louise), her brother Allen R. Barmen (Betty), and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Knut and Olga Barmen, and her brother Rudolph Barmen.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children's
Hospital or Make-A-Wish Foundation in memory of Joan McKillop.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Matthew Funeral Home.
Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, May 5 from 3 pm to 5 pm at Matthew's. Funeral services will begin on Monday, May 6 at 8:30 am from Matthew, followed by a funeral mass at Holy Family Parish, at 10 am, and interment at Peter's Cemetery.
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Barbara Huntley
April 27, 2024
I will always remember how wonderful Aunt Joan was and the way she always had a smile and kind word for anyone she met. But more than her kindness, Aunt Joan was a very funny and entertaining person.
Years ago, when my siblings and I were quite young, whenever a family member would go on a cruise the whole family would celebrate this event with a Bon Voyage sendoff party on the cruise ship before it set sail. This one particular year the ship was late arriving at the dock, therefore, in order to `turn over´ the cabins, non-cruise guests were not allowed onboard to celebrate. Disappointed but not deterred, our whole family, and many of the other guests, set up a tailgate party under the West Side Highway adjacent to the ship. When the time grew near to wave goodbye to the cruise guests, we all made our way to the parking platform with hundreds of other well-wishers. The first (of three) of the ship´s horns blew to signal the countdown to departure. We tried to spot our family members taking the trip and eventually did see them amongst the other passengers. The second horn blew, which signaled that the ship would be leaving soon. Somewhere amongst the shouting and celebration, some asked where Joan was. We had lost track of her and no one knew for how long. It was at this moment that someone spotted Joan on the deck of the cruise ship that was about to depart! Somehow, she had found her way onto the ship and was standing there waving back at all of us. We immediately started yelling for her to get off the ship! By some miracle, Joan quickly found two helpful crew members that `escorted´ her down the gangplank and off the ship before the third and final horn blew. We laughed about this experience for years to come and is one of the fondest, and funniest, memories I have of her.
Barbara Huntley
Susan Pawlowski
April 26, 2024
I will always remember the amazing christmas dinners in Aunt Joan & Uncle Jimmy's basement. We always looked forward to this day, gathering with family, playing games with our cousins and sitting down for dinner. We all miss & love you very much.
Mary Andersen
April 25, 2024
I think of Joan with a big smile. She blocked my every move when playing dominoes at LOV, lots of laughs and great times! Joan will be missed.
Susan Van Cleaf
April 24, 2024
My heartfelt condolences to the McKillop family on the passing of Joan, wife and mother. She was a wonderful person and great neighbor and will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
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Sharon & Bob Van Cleaf
April 23, 2024
Your mom was a lovely person who will be missed greatly. Our prayers and thoughts will be with the family from far away. A very sad day for the McKillop family and all who knew Mrs McKillop.
Susan Pawlowski
April 23, 2024
My heart aches for you and your family during this time of loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Aunt Joan, she was a wonderful person who touched the lives of many. May you find strength and solace in the memories you shared together. Love Always, Thomas and Susan Pawlowski & Family
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