JoAnn O'Connor (Petrella)
September 16 1937 - January 3 2009
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Wednesday January 7th 2009 4:00-8:00 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Services:
Funeral Mass
Thursday January 8th 2009 at 10:00 am
St. Patrick Catholic Church
280 N. Grant Ave.
Columbus
, Ohio 43215
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Obituary
JoAnn O'Connor (Petrella), eternally 21, passed away peacefully, January 3, 2009 surrounded by her loving children after a courageous battle against cancer. She retired from the State of Ohio Auditor's office and was a long standing member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She spent her retirement crocheting, rooting for the Buckeyes and enjoying her beloved family and friends. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Tom "Hugh" after 10 wonderful years together, her parents Adam & Avalene and brother James Petrella. She is survived by her sons William Kyle and Douglas (Polly) Kyle, daughters Becky Kyle, Gwen Kyle (Freda Jackson), Lisa Kyle, and Kim (Craig) Bernardo, grandchildren, Jason and family, Jeremy and family, Texas and family, Sarah, Quinton, Gabriella, Francesca, and Leno. JoAnn is also survived by close friend, Jan Meadows, dear "Aunt Lou" Nance and special cousins, including Patty Jane Haley, Charlie Nance and Gloria Tarantelli. Friends may call WEDNESDAY, January 7, 2009 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 4:00-8:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 AM on THURSDAY, January 8, 2009 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 280 N. Grant Avenue, Rev. Fr. Peter Fegan, OP, Presider. Interment will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 South High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio. Friends, who wish, may contribute in memory of JoAnn to the American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for JoAnn O'Connor (Petrella)
From : Linda & Dave
To : Lisa and family
Date: January 5th 2009
Our thoughts are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
From : Rita (Dempsey) Graves
To : JoAnn's Children
Date: January 5th 2009
Although I can't be there in person, my heart is truly there with all of you during this very difficult time.--It was truly my pleasure to have known your Mom. She was so quick to generously give of herself: her understanding, her love, her stories, her sound advice, her wonderful cooking and her contagious laugh! Giving came so naturally to her. It was always such a joy to be in her company-- as the mother of my friends, as a coworker and later, as my friend too. --- She fiercely loved all of you during her time on this earth and will continue to send you her fervent mother's love from her new Home. Be ready. Knowing your Mom, it won't be subtle! ---My love and prayers, Rita
From : The Schmieds
To : Kim and Family
Date: January 6th 2009
We're very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From : Marsha McCLure
To : Jo Ann's family
Date: January 6th 2009
Our love and prayers goes out to the family. Remember, mom will always live within your heart.
Go forward and be blessed. Laugh alittle, cry alittle and hug alot.
God Blessing upon you.
From : Janet and Kathy (Anthem)
To : Lisa and Q
Date: January 6th 2009
Lisa and Q,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother/grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time of sorrow.
From : Marcy Goad
To : Kim & Family
Date: January 6th 2009
Kim, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers - Marcy
From : Marlene Sacco (Hess)
To : Gwen & Family
Date: January 6th 2009
My thoughts and prayers with with you and your family. Be thankful that her pain wasn't long and her life was full with her family.
From : Aggie Howard
To : Kim and Family
Date: January 6th 2009
Dear Kim and Family,
My Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Aggie
From : The Paull's
To : Kim & Family
Date: January 7th 2009
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
From : Jim and Correne Wade
To : Bill (Bugs)
Date: January 7th 2009
Bill,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Sarah, and your family. Your mom was a terrific lady. May God hold her in the palm of His hand.
From : The Vitullo Family
To : Lisa and Quinton
Date: January 7th 2009
Dear Lisa and Quinton,
We will miss your Mom/Grandma at our baseball games, but we know she will be looking down and cheering and arguing some bad call.She always got us laughing about something, and it is this memory of her that we will keep in our hearts.