Joan was born on May 15, 1937, in Neptune, NJ, to Elsie May and Harold Megill. She grew up with six brothers and three sisters. Although she only completed the tenth grade, Joan went on to become a beloved school bus driver for Brick Township, NJ, a job she cherished.
She first married Richard Ackerman and had her daughter, Cynthia. In 1956, Joan married the love of her life, Nicholas Trione. Together, they had their twins, Nick and Jackie, four years after Cynthia was born. Thirteen years later, Rick was born, followed by Michael thirteen months and thirteen days after Rick. Joan always said thirteen was her lucky number.
Joan is survived by her sister, Barbara Montgomery; her daughter, Cynthia; and her sons, Nick, Rick, and Michael. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Sheresa and her husband Brian, Rob and his wife Kelly, and Nicky and his wife Courtnay, as well as her great-grandchildren, Randi, Vincent, Cheyenne, and Kristina.
She was predeceased by her husband, Nick; her son, Jackie; and her great-grandson, Michael Galbreath. She also lost her siblings, Richard, Harold, Al, Laura, John, Norman, Jean, and Butch.
Joan's wish was to be cremated, and a small service will be held in her honor on August 17, 2024, at the Trione residence.
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