JoAnn K. Faraoni, 80, of Vista South, formerly of E. Main Street, passed away the morning of January 21, 2014 at Avalon Nursing Home. Born on September 2, 1933 in New Castle, she is the daughter of the late Nick Sr. and Jessie M. Ross Dando. On September 1, 1956, she married her beloved husband, Carmen J. Faraoni, Jr., and the two spent 50 wonderful years together until he preceded her in death on September 6, 2006.
JoAnn was a member of St. Vitus Church. She loved playing bingo and visiting casinos. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family.
JoAnn is survived by her children, Carmen A. Faraoni and wife Lori of Pittsburgh, PA, Scott A. Faraoni and wife Jamie, and Traci Burgin, both of New Castle; sister, Virginia Valle of Atlantic City, NJ; and seven grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Robert (Toby) Dando, Patsy Dando, Louis Dando, and Nick Dando, and sisters, Irene DeCesare and Ann Marie Gebbia.
Visitation will be held Monday January 27 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S Mill St.
A procession will leave the funeral home Tuesday January 28 at 9:30am to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Vitus Church at 10am, officiated by Father Frank Almade.
Entombment will take place at Parkside Mausoleum.