Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Helen (Palko) Janik, Sr. She was a lifelong area resident. She was a communicant of the former St. Mary’s Church, New Bedford.
Joyce worked for Acushnet Rubber for 40 years. In her spare time, she was a member of the Secular Franciscan Order and a devout Catholic. She also enjoyed reading the Bible. She was a loved woman and she will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by a brother, Phillip Janik of Acushnet and her beloved friends. She was the sister of the late Joseph A. Janik, Jr.
Her funeral will be Monday, July 22, 2024 at 9 a.m. from the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Gabriel the Archangel, 343 Tarkiln Hill Rd., New Bedford. Burial will be in Acushnet Cemetery, 91 Main St., Acushnet. Visitation will be Sunday 2-5 p.m. For online tribute/directions: www.rock-funeralhome.com.