Obituary of Joan E Veneman
Joan E. Veneman, 68, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at her home in Englishtown, NJ.
Born in New York, NY, to the late John and Dorothy Downes, Joan was raised in Ridgefield Park, NJ, before settling in Piscataway with her late husband, Ronald, in 1980. Once her children were in school, Joan became a Paraprofessional in the Piscataway School District, where she worked until her retirement in 2018, after 27 years. Following her retirement, she moved to Englishtown.
She enjoyed life, time spent with family and friends were what meant the most to her, and being a grandmother was the joy of her life. Joan also had a love for the beach, especially in Florida with her Fiancé, Joe Mulé.
Predeceased by her husband, Ronald Veneman, in 1998, Joan is survived by her children, Kristen (Keith) Fugaro and Ryan (Polyxeni) Veneman; granddaughter Isabella; and Fiancé Joe Mulé. She will also be missed by her sister Barbara Downes Davis, as well as a host of extended relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held at Piscataway Funeral Home, 18 Stelton Road, Piscataway, NJ, on Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 12 PM to 4 PM.
A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Fatima RC Church, on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Family and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home prior to mass, beginning at 9:30 AM.
Burial will follow at Resurrection Burial Park, 899 East Lincoln Avenue, Piscataway, NJ.