Joan M. Falcone

FALCONE

Joan M. (nee McCaffrey) age 89, on Dec. 5, 2022 of Havertown, PA.

Daughter of the late Esther (nee Morris) and James McCaffrey, Sr.

Predeceased by her husband Nicholas Jr., his parents Edna (nee Fenuta) and Nick Falcone, Sr., her sister Mary Guiliano (James Mollan), her brother James McCaffrey, Jr., her daughter-in-law Kim (nee Visco) Falcone, and her grandson Frank Falcone.

Survived by her children Nicholas III (Denise), Barbara (Nick) DiTrolio, Deborah (Joseph) Kennedy, Gregory (late Kim), Susan Falcone, James (Lisa), Christopher (Debbie), Michael (Michelle), and Joanie , 20 Grandchildren: Nina, Nicholas, Nicole, Kerri, Alexander, Gregory Jr., Joseph III, Gabrielle, James Jr., Alyssa, Alexander, Daniel, Matthew, Zachary, John, Nicholas IV, Christina, Thomas, Sophia, Jacquelyn; 9 Great Grandchildren: Gino, Emilia, Juliana, Olivia, Alessandra, Nicholas, Zoey, Matthew Jr., Cecelia; her sisters Barbara McCaffrey AKA Sr. Mary James IHM, Bernadette (Joe) Salopek, and sister-in-law Kathy McCaffrey, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Joan was born and raised in Philadelphia and was a graduate of West Catholic High School for Girls, Class of 1951. In 1954, Joan met Nick, the love of her life, and they were happily married for over 62 years. Her world revolved around Nick and her family. Joan was the most loving mother that was devoted to her children and grandchildren; she was happiest when surrounded by all of them. Joan was an excellent homemaker, a wonderful cook, an avid reader, and she would crochet the most beautiful blankets for her family. Relatives and friends were always welcomed in Joan and Nick’s Havertown home and were treated like family. Her Catholic faith was important to her and she had a deep devotion to Padre Pio and the Blessed Mother. Joan had an exceptional singing voice and was a member of the St. Pius X Choir, but she is best known for her beautiful rendition of the song “Danny Boy”. Joan and Nick enjoyed many happy summers at their home in Avalon, NJ where the door was always open for friends and relatives to stop in for a good meal cooked by Joan and a glass of Nick’s homemade “vino”. They loved to travel the world and visited many places in the US, Europe, the Caribbean, South America, and South Pacific. In their later years, Joan and Nick were also “snowbirds” that spent winters in sunny Ft. Lauderdale, FL. They had many treasured friends and shared good times and laughs with them throughout the years. Joan and Nick adored each other, lived a beautiful life together, and now they are happily reunited in Heaven.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday evening, Dec. 12th; 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday morning Dec. 13th; 8:00 – 9:15 a.m. at The D’Anjolell Memorial Home of Broomall 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008 followed by her Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Pius X Church 220 Lawrence Road, Broomall, PA 19008. Interment SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery 1600 Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064.

Contributions in Joan’s memory may be made to St. Jude Hospital for Children via https://www.stjude.org/donate/ or to the Sisters of The Visitation of Holy Mary, 5820 City Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19131, www.visitationnuns.org .

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