1920
2011
She was born July 17, 1920 in the farming community of Bruno, Minn. After graduation she moved to Southern Califronia and lived in Long Beach before moving to Thunderbird Villa in South Gate. She worked as a dental receptionist for Dr. Peter Mocciaro until her retirement. She is survived by her sister, Viola Demaris, of Duluth, Minn; daughters, Chloe Mocciaro and Debbie Russi; grandchildren, Steve Mocciaro and Christina (John) Argerich); and great-granddaughter, Sophia. A memorial service will be celebrated June 17 at Miller-Mies Mortuary at 10a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations to the hospice program at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier.
Arrangements under the direction of Miller-Mies Mortuary, Downey, CA.
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June 20, 2011
Becky Mocciaro
We loved you, Joanne. You were a woman of few words, but those words were often spot on. We will miss you. Love, Becky, Perry, Mike, Matt and Erin.
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