Obituary of Joan Carlomusto

Passed away peacefully at the St. Catharines General Hospital on Monday July 22, 2024, at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family.  Cherished wife of John Carlomusto for the past 67 years. Beloved mother of Joseph (Elena) Carlomusto.  Frank (Tammy) Carlomusto. Cherished Nonni of Joseph Jr. (Meg), Eric (Lisa) and Nicholas (Vanessa).  Loving Great-Nonni to Ashton, Vincent, Joseph, Mila and Stella.  Dear sister of Joe (Muriel) Azotini, Maria (Gino) Donatelli, Margaret (George) Cotroneo, Josephine (Osvaldo) Polillo, Ron (Mary Teresa) Azotini and Angela (Tom) Kremble.  Loved sister-in-law of Rose Carlomusto (late Tom). She will be lovingly missed by her many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her parents, Guiseppe and Matilda Azotini, and her brother Frank and sister in law Pauline Azotini. 

Joan was born in Pignataro Interamna, in the province of Frosinone, Italy, and immigrated to Canada in 1954.  She worked at various farming, canning and factory jobs throughout her life.  Joan enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning and baking, especially her famous spongecake! Above all else, she loved spending quality time with her family, in particular Sunday lunches. 

Special thank you to her wonderful caregivers Jasmine, Joanna, Jessica, Crystal and Kristin and also Pioneer Elder Care, especially Bryan.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday July 25, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at George Darte Funeral Chapel, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines. Vigil prayers for Joan will be held in the funeral home at 3:30 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Alfred Church, 272 Vine Street, St.Catharines on Friday July 26, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. Rite of Committal at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. If you wish, Memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimers Society. Please share your condolences at www.georgedartefuneralhome.com