Daughter of the late Josephine C. Schreiner and the late George A. Schreiner, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carlo A. Gambino, and younger sister, Dorothy S. Volz. Joann is survived by her children, Carlo J. Gambino and Lisa G. Plaia (Peter); granddaughters, Petra and Carolina Plaia; sister Mary Alma S. Beauvais (George); sister-in-law Sally G. Pierce; niece Toni Lynn McCloskey; and nephews Larry Rolling, Jr. and Dart Volz, Jr. (Jenny).
Joann was a 1958 graduate of Alcee Fortier High School in New Orleans. She retired from Gerhardt's Inc. in 2006, where she worked as a clerk. Joann enjoyed being active on her condo board, reading, cooking, and treating herself to Frosties from Wendy's.
The children would like to thank Sally Pierce and Mary Beauvais for their time and patience caring for Joann. In addition, they express gratitude to her neighbors, Chuck, Barry, & Kay, for their help throughout the years, especially during this challenging one.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Angela Merici Church, 835 Melody Drive, Metairie, LA 70005, followed by a funeral mass at noon. A private burial will take place afterward in Metairie Cemetery.
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