- Date Of Birth: January 30, 1942
- Date Of Death: October 19, 2016
- State: Connecticut
Joan Gentile, age 74, of Oceanside, California and formerly of Monroe, Connecticut,
beloved wife of Larry Gentile, entered into eternal rest on October 19, 2016. Joan was
born in Bridgeport, CT on January 30, 1942, and she was the daughter of the
late Frank Seliga and the late Katheryn Blaszczyk. Joan was a lifelong resident of
Connecticut prior to moving out to sunny California a few years ago. Joan was a graduate
of Bryant College. Her most enjoyable times were spent at the beach, traveling and with
her husband and two grandchildren who were her whole world. Joan worked in the travel
industry for over twenty years as a travel agent and a flight attendant. She enjoyed
sharing her love of traveling with her grandchildren as she took them on countless
vacations with her. Joan was predeceased by her daughter, Kimberly Tartaglia, with
whom she is now reunited. Along with her beloved husband, Joan is survived by her
grandchildren, who she loved like her own children, Stephen Tartaglia and wife Maria
Tartaglia of Monroe, and Jessica Tartaglia of Milford. She is also survived by many
special cousins and friends. Joan lit up every room that she walked into with her
charismatic and witty personality and she was loved by everyone. Joan will remain in all
of our hearts forever.
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