Obituary of Joanne F. Dichiara

Greenwood Lake, NY

Joanne Francine Tripaldi Dichiara, a 46-year resident of Greenwood Lake, NY joined the love of her life, Gerald, and her oldest daughter Elizabeth in heaven on Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was 78.

Joanne was born on February 9, 1946 in Manhattan, NY and married Gerald Dichiara on November 27, 1965. Joanne and Gerald had four children together; Elizabeth, Gerald Jr, Nicholas, and Theresa.

Joanne, who had lost Gerald and Elizabeth, had to go on without them. Joanne continued to watch over the rest of her family.

Joanne’s granddaughter, Sharon Hadden became Joanne’s live-in caretaker. Sharon was able to carry on the family traditions that Joanne could no longer do herself, which brought her tremendous joy with all the love and laughter she had all around her.

Joanne is survived by her children Gerald Dichiara Jr, Nicholas Dichiara, Theresa Dichiara - Olsen as well as all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Zygmunt-Murtie Funeral Home, 4 Oak Street, Greenwood Lake, NY 10925. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 10:00am at the Holy Rosary Church, 41 Windermere Ave, Greenwood Lake, NY 10925 with Father Reynor Santiago officiating. Interment will immediately follow beside her beloved Gerald at the Warwick Cemetery, Oakland Avenue in Warwick. 

The Dichiara family would like to thank anyone and everyone who is able to attend services for their love, support, thoughts, and prayers.

Funeral arrangements are honorably entrusted to Zygmunt-Murtie Funeral and Cremation Service - 845-477-8240 or visit www.zmmemorials.com.