She was born in 1931, in Brooklyn, to her parents George and Nellie Casale. It was there she met and married her husband Jack and settled in Sunset Park where they raised four children. The couple and their family moved to Sunnyside, Staten Island in 1980. Mrs. Gavin enjoyed traveling and was an avid swimmer. She was a longtime member of the Broadway YMCA. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, especially on Sundays and holidays.
Mrs. Gavin worked and retired from AT&T. She was a member of St. Teresa Church and loved attending Sunday mass at St. Nicholas Chapel. Mrs. Gavin is predeceased by her husband, parents, and brother, Joseph. She is survived by her sister Janet and her children, John (Vivian), Donna Nestel (Robert), Dianne Modolo (Ray), and daughter Ellen. Mrs. Gavin is also survived by seven grandchildren, Patricia, Kimberly, Lauren, Kristen, Samantha, Raymond, and John.
A visitation for Joan will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314. A funeral mass will occur Monday, September 9, 2024, at 9:30 AM at St Teresa's Church, 1634 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, New York 10314. A burial will occur Monday, September 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Moravian Cemetery, 2205 Richmond Rd, Staten Island, New York 10306.
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