Joan A. Ward

Born May 27,1931 in Brooklyn NY, passed on March 15, 2021 – formerly of New Hyde Park, NY. She resided with her daughters in both New Jersey and Long Island. Beloved wife of the late Charles Ward of 50 years. Loving mother of Ann Marie McCabe ( Kevin McCabe), Mary Frances Ward, Victoria Ward (Les Gambacorta), Christine Boninti (Joe Boninti), Tara Gleeson (Bill Gleeson) and Noel Hammaren (Mark Hammaren).

And 10 Grandkids- Ryan ( Ali ), Conor ( Lexi ) , Joseph, Colleen, Shannon, Katie, Billy, Danielle, Kelly and Alexa. Adored aunt to many nieces and nephews.

She was a devout Catholic and faith played such a large part in her life as she was always caring for people. First as a nurse, a mom and then a caregiver. Her love of all things roses was a close second to her love of her family, both immediate and extended with many loving cousins, nieces, nephews. She was blessed and cared for by her 6 daughters , loving son- in-laws and their wonderful families. She dealt with many medical issues during her life and handled each with amazing strength and courage.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Joan to a charity of your choice.