Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (Souza) Jarabek, she was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School, class of 1978 and lifelong resident of the city.
JoAnne, was an Industrial Engineer, with over 35 years of experience in the textile manufacturing industry. She most recently was employed with the Oberon Company in Dartmouth for the past 10 years. Prior to that she worked for Griffin Manufacturing and Madeira Twin Fashions. In her spare time, Joanne enjoyed shopping and trips to the local casinos.
In addition to her husband, JoAnne is survived by her sister June Burt and her husband Steven R. Burt of Fall River.
Her Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 4 to 7pm in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River followed by her Funeral Service at 7pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1120, Framingham, MA 01701 or www.cancer.org . To place an online tribute or for directions, please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com