Joan M. Fontanella Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joan M. Fontanella of Totowa, New Jersey, who passed away on February 20, 2022. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, James Iurato and Florence Iurato; her husband Alfred Fontanella; her children, Alfred J. Fontanella of Totowa, NJ, Andrew Fontanella of Bowie, MD, James Fontanella (Gretchen Minadeo) of Totowa, NJ, Daniel Fontanella (Gina) of Paterson, NJ, Paul Fontanella (Alexandra) of Totowa, NJ, David Fontanella (Liz Pires) of Clifton, NJ, Therese Manzi (Marco) of Totowa, NJ, Lucia Cardona (Peter) of Wayne, NJ and Joan E. Fontanella of Totowa, NJ; her siblings, Camille (Dolly), Tozzi and Michael of Fairlawn, NJ; and her friends, Betty Penotti and Judy Ventrella. She was also cherished by loving grandmother to her 18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Joan's name are asked to consider a donation to: The Salesian Sisters 659 Belmont Ave North Haledon, NJ 07508.