Joanne Patricia Vandagna

Joanne Patricia VanDagna

June 1, 1946 – January 18, 2024

In 1946

On the first of June

Joanne VanDagna was born

Under a crescent moon.

In The Bronx, New York

Bertha and Frank raised their girl.

She became a big sister

When Gerry and Bob joined her world.

She moved to New Jersey

With her family in Englishtown.

Earned a degree at Mercy College,

Became the best teacher around.

She tended to her garden,

Had the best meatball recipe.

She was a sun Goddess by the pool.

And was a QVC VIP.

But nothing brought her more joy

Than hosting guests in her home.

Where friends became family.

Lifelong bonds were sewn.

In recent years she moved

To Douglassville P-A.

To be near her nephew’s family,

Rob, Roni, Troy, and A.J.

On the 18th of January

Two thousand twenty four,

Joanne VanDagna

knocked at heaven’s door.

Greeted by loved ones

She rose in peace.

Where her love never ends

And her presence shan’t cease.

Survived by family

Whose names do not rhyme.

But Robert Frost free-versed,

Therefore so can I.

Nephew Rob, and his wife Roni.

Their sons Troy and AJ.

Goddaughter Debbie Zambelli.

And her beloved shih tzu Snickers.

Sister-In-Law Victoria.

Niece Tracy, and her husband Francis.

Their sons Van and Gerry.

Nephew Dan, and his wife Lisa.

Their son Carson.

Nephew Chris, and his wife Erin.

Their children Anneliese, Marielle, and Jack.

The Kraus cousins.

With whom she shared many memories.

Funeral services for Joanne VanDagna will be held at St. Catharine of Siena in Reading, PA on February 10, 2024 at noon.

Ceremonies will be followed by a life celebration at the Sunnybrook Ballroom in Pottstown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, we invite donations to be sent to:

Bridgewood Farms

11680 Rose Road

Conroe, Texas

77303.

Online donations may be placed on www.bridgewoodfarms.org

A New Jersey celebration will occur in March. Details to come.