JoAnn Riola's Obituary
JoAnn Riola (Rossi), 82, of Fort Mill, South Carolina died on September 12, 2023.
JoAnn was born in Stirling, New Jersey on July 26, 1941 to the late Daniel J. Rossi and Isabelle M. (DeGiulio) Falzarano. She was raised in Stirling, New Jersey, then moved to Summit, New Jersey where she lived for over 40 years until moving south to the Carolinas, living first in Huntersville, North Carolina and then to Fort Mill, South Carolina.
JoAnn graduated high school from Mt. St. John Academy in Gladstone, New Jersey. She then married Patrick John Riola of Summit, New Jersey in August of 1960.
JoAnn had worked various jobs in and around the Summit area over the years. She had opened P.J.'s Luncheonette with her husband in Summit, New Jersey and ran the business together for many years. In the last 15 years prior to her retiremement JoAnn had worked at the front counter of Hill City Cleaners in Summit, New Jersey.
JoAnn always enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, cooking, shopping and traveling.
JoAnn was predeceased by her beloved husband of 54 years, Patrick John Riola, her father, Daniel J. Rossi, her mother, Isabelle M. (DeGiulio) Falzarano, her brother, Daniel J. Rossi, and her sister, Roberta Elaine Rossi and her brother-in-law, John Riola.
JoAnn is survived by her daughters, Patricia Riola of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Lisa (Dario) Stanziola of Fort Mill, South Carolina, grandchildren, Nico Stanziola and Mia Stanziola, brother-in-law James Riola of Arizona, sister-in-law Rosemary D'Ecclessis (Riola) of Summit, New Jersey as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by many loving family members and dear friends throughout the country.
James Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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