Joan C. Hand on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, age 81 years. Daughter of the late Samuel and Laura Chauvin Cusimano. Beloved wife of Harold F. Hand. Mother of Marlene Hand Bossetta (Patrick). Grandmother of Alexandra Bossetta, Catherine Bossetta and Patrick Bossetta. Sister of Lorraine Saba (Ted). Also survived by a host of relatives. The family would like to thank Heart of Hospice and all of her caregivers. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation and Mass of Christian Burial at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Monday, March 27, 2017. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass at 12:00 Noon. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park.