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Joan Metzbower Nigro

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Joan Nigro Obituary

Nigro, Joan Metzbower
Apr 2, 1934 – Sep 23, 2012

MEMORIAL SERVICE Friday, October 5th at 11am at First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass St. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan's name to one of the following organizations: First United Methodist Church; Serene Care Hospice, 4905 So. 107 Ave. #205, Omaha, NE 68127; the NU Foundation for breast cancer research at the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, 2285 So. 67 St. #200, Omaha, NE 68106 (online at nufoundation.org/breastcancer); or the Nebraska Humane Society, 8929 Fort St., Omaha, NE 68134 (online at Nehumanesociety.org) HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
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Published by Omaha World-Herald on Oct. 5, 2012.

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Dorothy Quartey

October 22, 2020

Loved Joan from the moment I met her. Encouraged me to keep my home and make it my own. Thank You Joan, Rest in Peace.

Valerie Sieg

October 2, 2012

Joan, I will cherish my memories of you and all the wonderful times we shared. I will truely miss you my dear friend.

Jim Dorsey

October 2, 2012

Joan was a wonderful lady who had a huge heart. Joan was kind, giving and funny and she will be missed greatly.

Lisa Patel

October 1, 2012

Oh Joan, we will miss you so....you have always been so kind to us, to our daughter Shefali, giving her wonderful books each XMAS. Visiting Omaha for the holidays this year will be different without being able to spend time with you. You are at peace now. Love the Patel Family.

September 30, 2012

I will cherish all the life lessons you taught me,always admire your grace and dignity, I will miss you.

Roger Holthaus

September 30, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

September 29, 2012

Mrs Nigro it was a pleasure serving with you on the OHA board. We will miss you.

Nell Winford

Kathy Miller

September 27, 2012

Joan...We had some great times in D.C. You will be missed.

September 26, 2012

To my buddy Joan. It was a great pleasure to know you all these years. All the parties, treats, great conversation and true friendship. I know you are in a better place now but will be forever missed!
John and Cathy Headlee

Anne (Bowyer)Munnelly

September 26, 2012

Joanie- Your "light" will forever shine in our hearts and in our memories. You will be greatly missed by so many! Knowing you has been one of my lifes great treasures. Nebraska Politics and Football will never be the same without you! Much love from Anne and Brian Munnelly

Karen Favor

September 26, 2012

I am so sad. There will definately be a void in my life without you! All I have now are the great memories of all the fun we had together. Going to see every Oscar nominated will never be the same! This sums it up, "Friends are forever, you might lose them, but you'll never forget them" ~Author Unknown

Shirley Freeman

September 26, 2012

I will miss you my good friend. We had some great times together.

Bob Quartoroli

September 26, 2012

Joan was a truly caring soul. She will be missed by all.

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