07/10/2021
Joan Marie Grace (Janiszewski) Shannon
Born on October 3rd 1942
On Wednesday July 7th, our Beloved Mother passed away at Bayonne hospital in the presence of her 2 loving sons Robert E. Jr. and Troy J. Shannon with Caroline and Dania being our Loved Ones. Our Mother born in Downtown Jersey City started her career in the Telephone Co. before starting her family. Later in life she worked for the Jersey Journal for many years then turning to her passion of helping others by becoming a Home Health Aide. Cherished GrandMother of Johnathan and Andrew (A.J.) Shannon. Our Mother is survived by her loving sisters Caroleann (Husband Michael Zazzarino) , Irene, Peggy (deceased life partner Dominic Lupo), Barbara, Sherry (Husband Mark Paterno). Her husband Robert Shannon Sr. Our Mother’s Aunt Joan (Milczarski) Solicitto plus our Mother’s many nieces, nephews and cousins. Our Mother is predeceased by her parents John Sr. and Mary Janiszewski and her brother’s John Jr “Jackie” (surviving wife Anita) and Robert. Our Mother’s request was to have a private viewing. The Mass will be at 11am on Tuesday at Mt Carmel Roman Catholic Church on 22nd St. in Bayonne. Burial will follow at 12pm at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in our Mother’s name to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition.
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