Joanna Lumbaca
August 1 1946 - December 2 2024
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Monday December 9th 2024 4-7 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Services:
Funeral Mass
Tuesday December 10th 2024 at 10:00 am
St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church
720 Hamlet Street
Columbus
, Ohio 43215-1534
Friends and Family are asked to meet at the Church for Mass; a procession to Resurrection Cemetery will follow
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Obituary
Joanna (Giovanna Salvadore) Lumbaca, age 78, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2024 at home, following a prolonged battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Joanna was born on August 1, 1946 to the late Franco Salvadore and Caterina Lipari in Santa Lucia del Mela, Sicily. She graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School in 1965 and began working for the Credit Bureau of Columbus. In October of 1969 she met the love of her life and two months later they were married and started their wonderful family. Joanna was the original bookkeeper of the Italian Body Shop, now known as IBS Collision Center, from 1981-2000. Joanna was a special woman, loving wife, caring mother, beloved Nonna, and a friend to all. She was happiest when her house was full of family and friends. Joanna was selfless, putting others before herself, and loved dancing, traveling, and socializing. Her grandchildren’s most treasured memories include trips to the zoo, singing lullabies at night, pasta with pesto anytime, being her "Gioa della Nonna," sleepovers, cappuccinos and cookies, Nutella in espresso cups, always being asked if you're hungry and being encouraged to eat, swimming in the pool with her, getting ice cream and playing at the park with her. Joanna is survived by and will be forever missed by her loving husband of 55 years, Joseph Lumbaca; children, Maria Rosa (Dino) D'Amore, Rocco (Marissa) Lumbaca, Alessandro (Leah) Lumbaca; grandchildren, Michela, Rocco, and Marina D'Amore, Rocco, Mia, Christian, and Alina Lumbaca; great-granddaughter, Raine D'Amore; siblings Domenico (Franca) Salvadore, Venera (Francesco) Coppolino, and Joseph Salvadore; brother-in-law, Rocco Lumbaca; lifelong friend Marie (Spada) Johnson; and countless nieces, nephews, and dear friends. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to Amshawu, Everline, Nasra, Shana, and Yodit, whose dedication and compassion made a profound difference in Joanna's life. Friends and family may call on Monday, December 9, 2024 at the John Quint Treboni Funeral Home, 1177 W. 5th Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43212 from 4-7 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet St. Columbus, Ohio 43215. Friends and family are asked to meet at the church. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 9571 N. High St. Lewis Center, Ohio 43035.
Condolences for Joanna Lumbaca
From : Mary Mancini
To : Joanna Lumbaca
Date: December 4th 2024
Deepest condolences to Joe-Rocco&Marissa-Maria Rosa&Dino-Alessandro&Lea-Grandchildren and Families! Our Star ⭐️ has earned her Wings💜
From : Tony Lisa Mickey and Gino
To : The Lumbaca Family
Date: December 4th 2024
Dear Joe, Maria Rosa, Dino, Rocco, Marissa, Alessandro, Leah, and family…
Our hearts are with you during this sad time. Take pride in knowing how beautifully you cared for her; and how now you will continue to honor her memory. Her love is always with you. Joanna will be very missed, may she rest in peace. ❤️
From : Mike Franceschelli
To : Lumbaca Family
Date: December 4th 2024
Sending Our Condolences & Prayers 🙏 and Love
From : Caterina Salvadore
To : Joanna Lumbaca
Date: December 6th 2024
I love you so much zia , I’ll never forget you ❤️
From : Sue and Jim Jenkins
To : Rocco and Marissa
Date: December 6th 2024
Our sincere condolences 🙏🏼 to you during this most difficult time. Hugs to you both!
From : Fabio e Alessandra
To : Rocco Maria Rosa e Alessandro
Date: December 7th 2024
We will always remember you with so much love. A big hug to all of you.
From : Vittoria
To : Ventresca
Date: December 7th 2024
Condolence to all the family She will be deeply missed But her loving memory always will be with us 🙏🙏
From : Ray and Sherry Massa
To : Dear Joe and the whole Family
Date: December 7th 2024
Our Prayers and sympathy go out to all of you during this difficult time, she will always be cherished as the most Wonderful and Kind Friend, We will be sending many Prayers for her Soul.
From : Mary
To : Rhoads
Date: December 8th 2024
I remember Joanna from the years we worked together at the Credit Bureau of Columbus many years ago. She was a joy to work with. The last time I saw her was in the Lazarus Santa Christmas department. I am sure she will always be missed. I will remember Joanna in my prayers.
From : Angela Fontanini
To : Lumbaca Family
Date: December 8th 2024
Im so sorry that my family hasnt seen Joanna in a while due to my mom’s health issues. I remember the last conversation that I had with Joanna. She was telling me about this fascinating book that she was reading on angels and saints. We both enjoyed stories like that, of overcoming and miracles. My heart is happy that now she can hear those types of stories directly from the sources. She’s among good company with them, looking down on us and just wishing we could know what she knows now- about God’s tremendous love for her friends and family. She will be dearly missed!
From : Pippo Isgro
To : Lumbaca family
Date: December 9th 2024
Sorry I can’t be there to say goodbye to a wonderful person and friend my condolences to all of you
From : Mary Bova
To : Lumbaca Family
Date: December 9th 2024
I'm so sorry for you all. Joanna was special to so many!
I met her when she and Carole came to my Dance/Fitness classes. We all had so much fun together. We traveled to NYC, CHICAGO,AND TO See POPE FRANCIS IN PHILLY.. Such great memories I shall always cherish! I do know she loved her family the most and was a wonderful,
Wife, Mother, Nonna, and all her many friends. we all love you very much and you shall be missed!.
From : Tracy McDearis
To : Lumbaca Family
Date: December 17th 2024
Joanna’s light shined as brightly as a beacon for all that knew her, her heart welcomed all that would allow her and both of these still remain within all that had the pleasure of knowing her.
Keep her memory close as I’m certain she is watching over you now with more love in her heart as she finds peace.
May you find peace and comfort in knowing that she is with God 💛