Joyce Ann Delong

Joyce Ann Delong

Joyce Delong Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Abbey Cremation Service - Rocky Hill on Mar. 13, 2026.
Joyce Ann (Cyrankowski) Delong passed away peacefully at St. Francis hospital on January 25, 2026, after an illness, at the age of 78. Joyce was born on November 5, 1947, in Nanticoke, PA, to Regina (Stryczynski) and Charles Cyrankowski, was raised in Brooklyn/Queens NY, and lived for many years in Milford, CT. where she worked as a C.N.A. and home health aide. She moved to Rocky Hill, CT after her husband died where she enjoyed attending the Rocky Hill Senior Center and she made many friends. Joyce is predeceased by her beloved husband Alexander Delong. She is survived by her loving son Keith Storo, of Manchester, CT., her devoted sister Kathleen Preli and her husband Alan of Glastonbury, CT., her brother Dennis Cyrankowski and his wife Karen of Barrickville, WV, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and her longtime friend Grace Durkin of Rocky Hill, CT. Services will be private and at the discretion of the family.

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