Joan Ann Breen

1933 - 2014

BORN

1933

DIED

2014

Joan Breen Obituary

Name: Funeral Mass for Joan Ann Breen
Start: 2014-07-21T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church

BREEN Joan Ann Breen passed away peacefully at her home in Fleming Island, Florida on July 9, 2014. She was born on October 14, 1933 in Queens Village, New York City, to Christopher and Mildred Bottiglieri. At the age of eighteen she married Grover C. Breen. From that day forward, he always referred to Joan as his bride. They lived in seven countries and traveled extensively all over the world during his service in the United States Air Force. Joan was employed as an executive secretary for the Civil Service until her retirement in 1988. She was an active member in Beta Sigma Phi International for over forty years, where she participated in cultural and community service projects. Joan also served on the Bereavement Committee at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was born to shop, and enjoyed reading, Book Club and organizing social events. Joan was a friend to everyone she met. In addition to her husband Grover, Joan is survived by four of her five children, Diane Paciencia (Joseph), Victoria Prestia (Nicholas), Michele Chalmers (Daniel) and Christopher Breen (Barbaralee). She is adored by her grandchildren, Natasha Paciencia, Jay and Scott Chalmers, and Chelsi and Seth Breen, as well as her three great grandchildren. Joan was predeceased by her son Patrick Breen, granddaughter Frances Paciencia and grandson Joseph Paciencia, Jr. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on July 21, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 7190 U.S. 17, Fleming Island, Florida 32003. In lieu of flowers, please donate to pancreatic cancer research at www.curepc.org, or send a contribution in her memory to your favorite charity. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jul. 19, 2014.

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October 24, 2014

So many fond memories. Joan was a very vibrant and cheerful person. We will all miss her gracious hospitality and warm ways. Monica (Breen) Lloyd

July 25, 2014

We were disappointed to be away while Joan endured those last few days! What a shock...so quick! She and Grover stick with us for the guidance they provided on our never-to-be forgotten trip to Ireland in 2012. That guarantees she'll always be with us in memory. It's a comfort to see how many children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and others remain to cherish her.

Jack and Helen Garrity...from Deer Isle, Maine

Sue Stark

July 21, 2014

Great listener, great energy, great neighbor and great lady! She will be missed. So thankful and blessed to have known Joan.

Michele Bottiglieri

July 20, 2014

Much like the rest of the family, I cannot imagine my life without you in it. It will take me a long time to heal from your absence. I was so blessed to have you as my Aunt and you have left a hole that will never be filled. All of our conversations, our laughter and tears are with me. I cherish every second I heard your voice and got to spend with you. I know you did the same. I will always cherish you Aunt Joanie. I hope that my Uncle Grover finds some peace and comfort in tomorrow's mass.

My gorgeous Aunt Joan and I - I carry you in my heart until I see you again.

Michele Bottiglieri

July 20, 2014

Steph Purcell

July 20, 2014

Joanie's face would light up when we would pop in for a visit. Special memories: When our granddaughter, Lauren, was a toddler, Joanie bought a coloring book and crayons just for our visits. (She is now 19!) It was tradition for Lauren and Billy to go to Breen's on Halloween for a special Joanie treat. She was a woman of strength and courage and depended on God and her unflinching faith to see her through many trials along her path of life. Through it all, she kept her joy and gave joy to so many. Grover and Joanie...Joanie and Grover...god's peace and mercy be upon you, dear Grover +

July 19, 2014

May you find peace in God's comfort

Marlene Pearce

July 19, 2014

Joan will be missed by so many. She was a gracious lady and a wonderful friend. Joan taught me how to cook spaghetti sauce amd other wonderful dishes for which my family was very grateful. When my hand was in a cast she popped in and cleaned my kitchen. That was the Joan I knew and I feel blessed to have know her.

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