Joan T. Hennahan Fanning, 85, of Wallingford, formerly of Rock Road, North Haven passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016 with her family by her side. She was the wife of sixty years to her beloved husband the late James J. Fanning. Joan was born in Framingham, Massachusetts on December 15, 1930; daughter of the late Margaret Hennahan, she had worked as a Registered Nurse for the Veterans Administration Medical Center, West Haven and was a member of the St. Therese Ladies Guild. Mother of Rosemary Finelli and her husband Joseph, Karen White-Pellegrini and her husband Brett and the late Patricia Jeddry. Grandmother of Joseph Finelli, James Jeddry, Michael Finelli and his wife Amanda, Sarah and William White III. Great-Grandmother of Lillyana, Skyler and Mackenzie.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Wednesday morning at 11:00. Family and friends may call from 9:00 to 11:00 am. A Mass of Christian burial will follow in Church of the Resurrection, Wallingford at 11:30 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929.
Our lives will never be the same without her but we will aways feel her presence! Know Mom is rejoicing in having her with her! Love you always and forever Joanie!!!
She was a wonderful mother in law to me. Enjoyed her spunk.
Rosie, I'm very sorry for the loss of your Mom. I will always have fond memories of her. She was a wonderful person. This past year has been very difficult for your family. Know she is resting peacefully with your Dad and Patty. Please extend my condolences to your family.
Dave Carrano
San Tan Valley, AZ
Mommy, my life is forever changed. My heart broken, my best friend in Heaven. You only have one Mom and God blessed me with the most loving and caring one ever ????
I have been very blessed with such a loving caring family. Auntie Joan you were picked especially for me as my Godmother by Mom and Dad. Maybe they knew what a handful I would be and I needed someone who could show love patience and guidance always. You always made my day a little brighter and made sure I knew how special I was just like my Mom and Dad. Thank you for all you did for me and my children. You are with my Mom and I am sure having a great time in heaven. I miss you all so much but I know that we will see each other again someday. Until that time watch over us all as always give everyone up there a big hug and kiss from me. I promise from the bottom of my heart to watch over and take care of those you left behind. with all my love as always your God daughter, Marybeth
Our sincere and deep condolences Rose and Family. We were so sorry to hear of your Mom & Grandmother's passing. Our thoughts are definitely with you all.(She left a wonderful legacy – your family). We wish you peace in your mourning.