Joyce Lelli Obituary
June 26, 1942 - March 14, 2026
Joyce M. Lelli, 83, of Rising Sun, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Joyce was born on June 26, 1942, in Derby, Connecticut, the daughter of the late John Pacowta and Mary (Rizzio) Pacowta.
She was a devoted member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and RSVP Lawrenceburg. Joyce enjoyed reading, needlepoint, and knitting. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Joyce is survived by her children, Paul (Beverly) Lelli, Diane Lelli, and Daniel (Debby) Lelli; her grandchildren, Adam, William, Rebecca, Daniel Jr., Michael (Lauren), Melissa, Joseph (Maiya), and Miranda (Logan); and her great-grandchildren, Weston, Ryker, Asher, Sutter, Luna, and Luca.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Paul J. Lelli Sr., her parents John and Mary Pacowta, and her brother John Pacowta.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
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