Obituary
Joan
Basilicato (Krysiak) died peacefully in her home on August 16, 2024 in Riverview,
FL at the age of 76.
Joan
is survived by her loving husband, Angelo; daughter, Felicia Vega (Mark); son,
Anthony Basilicato (Cindy); four grandchildren, Tabitha Vega, Alex Vega,
Benjamin Basilicato, Matthew Basilicato; her two sisters Barbara Arcieri,
Elaine Syseskey, and many nieces and nephews.
Joan
was born on April 22, 1948 in Clinton, Massachusetts to Stephen and Regina
Krysiak. She loved her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ and the Holy Catholic
Church. She loved her family
unconditionally and would have given her life for them. She was a loving and gentle woman, who
treated all people with kindness and respect, always willing to help a friend
or stranger. She always put others
before herself and was a dependable friend to all. She was a profound Catholic and Rite to Life
advocate.
She
leaves with us wonderful memories of laughter, joy and love. She was an amazing lady and will be greatly
missed by all but our joy and comfort are knowing that she is resting in the
hands of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
A visitation will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm with a prayer service at 7:00pm at Serenity Meadows, 6919 Providence Road, Riverview FL 33578.
A
funeral is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 1pm at St. Stephen
Catholic Church in Riverview, FL. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Joan’s
life.