Joan M. Buccini Longobardi, 84, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born in New Haven on March 28, 1935 and was the daughter of the late John A. and Loretta Musante Buccini. After graduating from West Haven High School, Joan received an Associate degree from the New Haven State Teachers College, now Southern Connecticut State University. She volunteered her time to many charities and organizations including St. Frances Cabrini Nursery School, the Women & Family Life Center of Guilford and as a reader at the Clintonville Elementary School. Joan was a member of the North Haven Garden Club, enjoyed cooking, gardening and received a Master Gardeners Certificate from the Connecticut Agricultural Center. Joan also enjoyed classical dance when she was a young girl in local productions and danced with friends well into her 70’s including the North Haven Senior Center Dance Group. Beloved mother of Vincent J. Longobardi (Samantha Fox), Stephen C. Longobardi (Cindyann), Jon A. Longobardi (Grace Guidet) and Gerald R. Longobardi (Christine A.). Loving grandmother of Stephen J., Richard V., Vincent D., Regina, Gabrielle and Gianna Longobardi. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother Jack Buccini (Maryanne). Joan’s family would like to extend a sincere thank you to: Djiedjorm Doe, Francesca Tutu and the entire Masonicare team, as well as, Dr. Harriet Kluger, Laura McKnight-Snyder and the team at Yale Smilow Cancer Hospital for the excellent care and comfort they provided.
The visiting hours will be Monday April 22nd from 4 to 8 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Tuesday morning, April 23rd at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in the All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 860 Howard Avenue, New Haven, Ct 06519 or the Animal Haven, Inc., 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT 06473.