Joyce Priscilla Covino

Joyce Priscilla Covino obituary, Danbury, CT

Joyce Priscilla Covino

Joyce Covino Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brookfield Funeral Home on Jan. 19, 2026.
Joyce Priscilla Covino, a kind and loving mother, devoted wife, lover of animals(maltese dogs), and cherished presence in the lives of all who knew her, passed away on January 9, 2026, at Danbury Hospital. She was 82 years old.

Joyce was born on August 27, 1943, in Ardsley, New York, to the late Salvatore Tino and Angelina Tino (Guarino). She was known for her warm heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering love for her family.

She is survived by her beloved husband, John Joseph Covino; his daughter, Tanya Priscilla Covino, and her husband, Tom Murphy; his son, John Joseph Covino Jr., and his wife, Suzanne Elizabeth Covino; and her adored grandchildren, John Joseph Covino III and Joshua Michael Covino, who were a great source of joy in her life.

Family and friends may call on Tuesday, January 20, from 2:00�3:00 PM and 6:00�8:00 PM at Brookfield Funeral Home, 786 Federal Road, Brookfield, Connecticut.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 21, at 11:00 AM at Brookfield Funeral Home in Brookfield, followed by internment at Center Cemetery in New Milford.

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