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Joan Cirone Obituary
April 3, 1931 - August 3, 2024
San Luis obispo, California - Joan Marie Cirone 93 of San Luis Obispo died August 3 2024. A memorial mass will be celebrated at the Old Mission Catholic Church in San Luis Obispo, Thursday October 10 at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at the parish hall. Joan was one of 11 children born to Daniel and Margaret Lawler in New York City on April 3 1931, she was a force of nature, outliving her entire clan.
Joan worked as a Nurse Practitioner and Supervisor at Cal Poly University Health Center. She enjoyed teaching Human Sexuality classes and providing student crisis intervention counseling at her job. Her awards included outstanding employee of the year in 1981. She was preceded in death in 2002 by her beloved husband of 49 years, Vince Cirone, a World War 11 US Navy Air-force Veteran.
Joan is a survived by her children, sons Michael, Nicholas and Joseph Cirone and Daughter Jean Marie Mitchell; her son-in-law Christopher Mitchell, and her grandchildren, Patrick, Kevin Kalena, Brendan and Thomas. Special thanks to Lita, Janet and Susie who provided incredible, dedicated loving care to Joan over the last 3 years of her life.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Cirone
Kathy Lewis
October 8, 2024
My mom, Shirley Lewis, worked with Joan at the CP Health Center in the 70s-80s. My twin Jimmy and I would play hide-n-seek in the HC and roam campus. Whenever we saw Mrs. Cirone she always had a smile and was so very kind! I eventually graduated from CP and I always am thankful for kindness to us as children.
Bernadette Lawler Sciarabba
October 6, 2024
I´m so sorry to hear of your Mom´s loss Mike, Nick. Joe & Jean.i got to meet Aunt Joan and spend much time with her in Peru. It was like meeting a California version of my Dad. She had that Lawler spirit! She was smart, kind, witty & sharp. We had a lot of laughs as she haggled like a NYer on the streets. She said `you can take a girl out of in her!´ She was such a great lady & I enjoyed her vibrancy so much. She boasted about all of you & each of her grandchildren. There´s nothing like a Mother´s love. She will guide & watch over you from above-look for the signs. All my love & prayers.
Jean Reno
October 4, 2024
Your mom was an occasional customer at Forden´s where I was employed. She was always so pleasant with our staff. My sympathies on her passing.
Jean mitchell
October 2, 2024
The most kind, intelligent, beautiful and best mom I could ever have. I miss you.
martin bragg
September 28, 2024
Joan's work at Cal Poly was stellar. She was not only the Director of Nursing, but was a tremendous after-hours resource for the residence halls, administration, and Campus Police. She was dedicated to providing great care for the students and great leadership for the staff.
Matt Giuffrida
September 22, 2024
Sorry to hear of Mrs. Cirone's passing. She was a wonderful lady. My condolences to the Cirone family.
September 17, 2024
Enjoyed Joan as a neighbor for many years.
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