- Date Of Birth: May 22, 1938
- Date Of Death: June 7, 2015
- State: Florida
Joan Eleanor Locigno of Boynton Beach, FL passed away on June 7, 2015 after a fearless battle with lung cancer.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 22, 1938, the daughter of Stanley and Eleanor Bretschneider
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She was preceded in death by the beloved father of her children, Michael Locigno, their first-born son, Michael, and her parents Stanley and Eleanor Bretschneider.
A strong and courageous woman, a natural mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is survived by her daughters Tina Walter and husband Trace of Boynton Beach, Mary Schauer and husband Daniel of Boca Raton; sons, Joseph Locigno and wife Elizabeth of Boca Raton, Michael Locigno and wife Jennifer of Delray Beach, and Dominic Locigno and wife Moira of Gainesville, Florida; grandchildren, Marissa Cucci and husband Kevin, Jenna Willard and Fiancé Jason Marcus, Nicholas Locigno, Vincent Locigno, Luke Locigno, Madeline Locigno, Makayla Walter, and Tristan Walter; great grandchildren, Lia Cucci and Carter Glover.
Joan’s greatest treasure in life was her family. She emphasized the importance of the “little things,” and taught her children and grandchildren how to love by example. Her inviting presence and silly sense of humor uplifted the spirits of those around her, strangers or friends. Her roles as a parent and grandparent were extended well past friendship and just being a teacher and role model; she was a hero.
Joan was known for bringing her family together through her Italian meals. From the family’s favorite gravy and meatballs, to the best cheesecake, the sweetest Christmas cookies, and her famous lamb cake, she could always warm anyone’s heart through her recipes.
Although she will be dearly missed, she will live on through her friends and family as they honor the beliefs and traditions that she had instilled in them.
In the words of Grandma Joan, love always and laugh often.
370 S.W. 3rd Street Boca Raton, FL 33432
