It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joan Matuson (Franklin Lakes, New Jersey), who passed away on August 31, 2023, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Matuson to show support.

She was loved and cherished by many people including : her parents, Edward MacEnery and Elenor MacEnery; her husband Martin Matuson; her former life partner Robert J Schaum; her children, Joan Novak (John), Traci Schaum and Robert E Schaum; her grandchildren, Erin DeGrace (Thomas), Kelly Novak and Nicholas Novak; her siblings, Barbara Spangenberger (William), Marilyn Maio, Michael Parker and Joe Maio; her stepgrandchildren, PJ Maio (Colleen) and Jilian Maio; her stepgrandfather Winston; and also Lillian.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joan's memory to Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436. (https://www.rbari.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home