Joan J. Pucci

Joan was born Jan. 5, 1926, in Iron Mountain, the daughter of Sol and Evelyn (LaForge) Beauparlant. She was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Iron Mountain High school with the class of 1944.

On June 21, 1947 Joan married Louis Pucci at St. Mary & St. Joseph Catholic Church. Joan enjoyed golfing and was a member of Pine Grove Country Club. She also loved to read, play bridge, and travel at every opportunity.

Joan is lovingly survived by her two sons, John (Debbie) Pucci and Daniel Pucci, both of Iron Mountain; a daughter, Catherine Norman of Iron Mountain; four grandchildren, Matthew Norman, Erica (Dan) Basilla, Elizabeth (Graham) Bradley and Michael (Amber) Pucci; eight great-grandchildren; and 18 nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Louis, Joan was preceded in death by a daughter, Marianne Pucci in 1966. She was also preceded in death by her six siblings; Celeste, Paul, Jack, Anne, Peter, and Mary.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 1, from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. Services will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home with Fr. Janusz Romanek officiating. Burial will be in Cemetery Park at a later date.

Condolences to the family of Joan J. Pucci may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.