Joanne Coassin, 92, of Hamden, CT, loving wife of John Coassin for 68 years, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, died in peace on February 24, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 3, 1926 in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Agata Napoli Zichichi. In addition to raising 5 children, Joanne was a bookkeeper for Atlantic Masonry Products Corp, an amazing cook, had a flair for entertaining large crowds and made it seem effortless. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends and family, bowled for years on a Hamden league and was an avid fan of UCONN Women’s basketball. She was happiest surrounded by her family, and always welcoming of her extended family, neighbors and friends to be with her immediate family. Joanne was a member of the Mt. Carmel Lady’s Guild for numerous years and a parishioner at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Joanne is survived by her children, John Coassin (Linda Woodward), of Hamden, Susan Coassin of Wallingford, Donna (Michael) Pugliese of Bethany, Michael Coassin of Hamden and daughter-in-law Emily Coassin of Hamden. She was predeceased by her son, Lawrence Coassin. Also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Polly (Jason) Franzen, Rence (Jennifer) Coassin, Michael (Krista) Pugliese, Peter (Amanda) Pugliese, and Andrew Pugliese (Chelsea McKay), Max, Christian, Sophie and Skylar Coassin, and six special great grandchildren, Addison, Savannah, Lawson and Landon Franzen, Siena Coassin and Giovanni Pugliese. She leaves a brother, Vincent (Vivian) Zichichi of Bend, Oregon. Joanne was predeceased by brothers Nick and Salvatore Zichichi and a sister, Grace Zichichi.
The visiting hours will be Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Her funeral procession will leave the funeral home on Friday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Hamden at 10:00. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hamden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 260 Cochituate Road, #200, Framingham, MA 01701 or the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492.
Donna and family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. We will keep you all in our hearts and prayers.
Joe and Lorrie Aceto
Sorry for your loss. Joanne will be greatly missed by everyone for
whom she touched throughout her life. My thoughts are with everyone in the family.
To the Coassin Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have many fond memories.
Love,
Pam
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Coassin family at this sad time. I will always remember her big, beautiful smile , her laugh, and all the wonderful memories of growing up on our special Lucien Drive. Love and hugs to the Coassin family,
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this
time. Give Uncle John a kiss for me❤️
Please accept our sincere condolences. Our families go way way back. I’m sorry to say my mother, Liz, is not up to attending the services but she wanted me to let you know that she is praying for all of you and that she is deeply sorry for your loss. She says your Mom was a “doll”. And I certainly agree!!! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are also with you all. God Bless. With love, Linda Livieri
Susan and family – So sorry for your loss. I only met your mom once but she left a lasting impression. A wonderful lady.
Sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time
Dear Donna & family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Al and I send our prayers and thoughts to you and your family. It is always hard to lose the ones we love but know there is another Angel watching over us and they are at peace.