Joan Carroccio

Joan Carroccio, age 89, of Wayne passed away on January 29th, 2023 with the comfort of her loving family by her side.

Joan was born in Passaic, NJ to Michael Vodzik and Pauline Glowa of Austria-Hungary. She was  the 11th child  of a 12 sibling family. There she learned the meaning of hard work and family values. Growing up with such a large family in humble surroundings, she learned the value of caring for your belongings and creating a neat and organized home. This was a trait that she carried with her into adulthood. Joan was a true perfectionist in every aspect of her life.

Joan graduated from Passaic High School in Passaic New Jersey, where she met her future husband Russell Carroccio. The two were married on January 12, 1957 and enjoyed a honeymoon in Miami, Florida. They celebrated 37 years of marriage before Russell's passing in 1994. Joan was an executive assistant with government clearance, working for Curtiss- Wright Aerospace. After many years of being a loving mother and top notch homemaker, Joan went back into the workforce serving the City of Passaic while working under the direction of the Mayor and the Engineering Office.

Russ and Joan raised their family in Wayne, New Jersey where they settled in 1967.

Joan leaves behind three daughters, Gail Carroccio, Andrea Fleshman and Leslie Mazzo, son in laws Robert Fleshman and John Mazzo. Joan is a grandmother to Keith Mulligan, Dylan Zuccone, Timothy Mulligan, Nicolas Mazzo (wife Michele), Russell Zuccone and Georgia Mazzo. Joan is a proud great grandmother to Liam and Colin Mulligan.

Joan left her family with a lifetime of happy memories and funny stories that will carry them through a bad day when they need a good laugh. She will forever be missed and remembered for her love of family, caring nature and her unique sense of humor. 

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Joan's name to St Jude Childrens Research Hospital would be greatly appreciated.