Obituary of Joan Marie Gaetano

With deep love and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Joan Marie Gaetano, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Joan passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on January 15, 1941, to Anthony and Ethel Harbolic, Joan was one of seven daughters in a lively and loving home. She was part of a remarkable sisterhood that shaped her life with joy, laughter, and unbreakable bonds.

She was preceded in death by her sisters Theresa, Dorothy, Babe, and Marlene, and is survived by her loving sisters Sandy and Karen.

Joan married her high school sweetheart, Nicholas Anthony Gaetano, with whom she shared a beautiful life filled with devotion, resilience, and lasting love. Together, they raised two daughters, Krista Marie and Julie Gaetano, who were the heart of their world. Nicholas passed in September 2017, but the love they shared remained a constant in Joan’s life.

Her legacy continues through her daughters, her cherished grandchildren — Brittanny, Nicholas, and Giovanna — and her six great-grandchildren: Talia, Giulianna, GianThomas, Gianna, Luca, and Vincenzo. Joan was a proud matriarch whose love and guidance will echo through the generations.

Joan was known for her quiet strength, her deep compassion, and the honesty she offered to all who entered her life. Her home was a haven of tradition, love, and comfort — a place where holidays were filled with laughter, and no one ever left hungry or unloved.

She leaves behind a legacy of strength, resilience, and deep family roots. Joan lived her life with humility and grace, and her memory will forever be a blessing to those who knew her.

We will always remember her infamous line whenever we left her house, “Keep it under 100.”

Visitation will be held at Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Chapel service will be held at Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 10:00 am

Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you carry forward her legacy by sharing time with your loved ones, keeping family traditions alive, and extending compassion to others, just as she did every day of her life.