Born and raised in Irvington, Joan lived there for a good portion of her life before migrating to Brick over 34 years ago.
Joan cared deeply for her children and was a lifelong animal lover. She was also an excellent baker.
Joan is predeceased by her husband James R. O’Donnell, Sr.
Surviving are her children Jacqui Moore her husband Tom, and James O’Donnell his wife Bernadette, Grand Children; Jessica, ‘T’, Taylor, Emma, Mallory, Jimmy, and Zach. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren; Gunnar, Cameron, Noah, and Charlie.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joan’s honor to The Jersey Shore Animal Center, 185 Brick Blvd., Brick NJ
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