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Joan Buzzallino Obituary
Joan was a graduate of Our Lady of Mercy Academy and Cabrini College where she served on the Board of Trustees and is a Trustee Emerita. Joan established the Buzzallino Family Faculty Fund at Cabrini University as well as a scholarship that provides a global experience to a student who otherwise couldn't afford it. Joan served on the board of the Stamford Museum and Nature Center and was an active participant in the IBM On Demand Community, supporting volunteerism around the world. As a patron of the Arts, she was a supporting member of the Friends of the Uffizi Gallery, specifically the restoration of the museum's Titian Salon. Joan had a 35 year career at IBM Corporation. She was among the first women in the sales organization, she was a leader in succession planning, and a strong advocate for diversity, equality and inclusion. She retired as vice president for Human Resources Global Industries.
What Joan cherished most was time with her family and friends, always the first to celebrate those most important to her. Joan will be greatly missed by her two devoted sisters, Susan Dougherty (Bob) and Anne Matarazzo(Thomas). Surviving in addition to her sisters, are her nieces and nephews; Paul Buzzallino, Elizabeth McCormick, Kristin Henderson, Suzanne Matarazzo, Alan Buzzallino, Joseph Dougherty, Thomas Matarazzo, Karen Dussich and Kathryn Matarazzo, as well as their families who adored her. She is predeceased by her parents Josephine (McCann) and Angelo Buzzallino, and her brother Paul Buzzallino.
Joan will be honored Thursday evening from 5-8 PM @ Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, Ramsey, NJ. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 7 at 10 AM in NJ. The funeral mass will be live streamed at (https://www.churchofpresentation.org/funeral-ministry/) Cremation will be private. Donations can be made to Tolife.org and the MFLfoundation.com. Please send tributes, memories and condolences to vanemburghsneider.com.
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for Joan Buzzallino
William Hunter
February 2, 2025
A WOUNDERFUL 5th. grade teacher . 1967, 1968. Family or friend please call me at 631 951 7182. Thanks, Bill
William Hunter
January 15, 2024
I'm sorry for our loss nearly 3 years ago. I wish a family member would contact me at 631 951 7182 . I have good memories to share ! THANKYOU
William Hunter
December 30, 2023
Hello , and sorry for our loss two years ago . She was my teacher and i have been trying to reach her for more than 50 years . Please will one of her sisters call me at 631 951 7182 . THANKYOU ! Will Hunter
Will Hunter
December 29, 2023
Hello to Joans family and friends . I am sorry to hear she passed . I would like to speak with a family member please . My name is Will Hunter 6319517182 THANKYOU
Verina Mathis-Crawford
January 22, 2022
I just read through an IBM post the passing of Joan. I have fond memories of Joan. She was a role model for many young women that followed her in IBM. Sending condolences and sympathy to the Family.
Jonnie Guerra
January 4, 2022
In my capacity as chief academic officer, I was privileged to get to know Joan when she served on the Board of Trustees of her alma mater, Cabrini College. I admired her for what she had accomplished in her career, but even more so because of who she was as a person. I extend my deepest sympathy to her family.
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