- Date Of Death: September 16, 2012
- State: New Jersey
Joyce Anne Paolillo (nee Francis) went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2012 at the age of 71. She is predeceased by her late husband Anthony G. Paolillo, Sr. Joyce was born on March 26, 1941 in Abingdon, Pennsylvania. She was a longtime Burlington resident and later resided in Browns Mills, NJ. Joyce was a Professional Nanny for 30 years.
She helped raised many children and brought “JOY” to the lives of the families she belonged to, remaining an important part of that family throughout the years often attending dance recitals and graduations. Joyce also loved being an Usher at Fountain of Life church. She enjoyed volunteering at church; decorating; and was in charge of the ticket ministry for the plays. Her passion was the Lord and she loved doing whatever she could to help others. She was an avid florist and made many a bouquet and flower arrangement! Joyce was also a fantastic cook.
She could take any ingredient and make the most delicious meal out of it. Anyone that stopped in to visit around dinner got fed. We all will surely miss her gravy, lasagna and chicken soup! Joyce also loved the shore. She spent most summers since her teenage years in Wildwood NJ. She loved to swim in the ocean and ride the waves on her boogie board with her grandchildren. Her favorite ride was the rollercoaster and if it wasn’t Disney World, it was Great Adventure! Joyce was an extraordinary wife, mother and grandmother. She touched the lives of many people with her prayers, generosity and love.
She will be sadly missed by her daughter Donna (Paolillo) Churry and son-in-law Robert Churry; her son Louis Anthony Paolillo and daughter-in-law Antonella Paolillo; her son Michael Gene Paolillo; and her grandchildren, Jena Leigh Lukis, Joshua Paolillo, Alycia Paolillo, Brendan Paolillo, Arianna Paolillo; and her sister Joyce Benge.
