WESTFIELD – Joan Elizabeth (Toomey) Alonzo, 72, died Thursday, December 19, 2013 at home. She was born in Westfield, on June 22, 1941 to Patrick and Elizabeth (Stone) Toomey. She grew up in Westfield attended local schools and was a graduate of Westfield High School. She worked at Whites Quaint Shop and Antoinette’s both in Westfield.She leaves her husband of 49 years, Donald J. Alonzo; her daughter, Karen Alonzo of Westfield; her sister, Ellen Shortman of Westfield; her 3 grandchildren, Jordan Poplawski and Chloe and Caroline Alonzo; her brother in-law, Angelo Bressani of Scottsdale, AZ. Joan also leaves her niece, Donna Mulligan and her husband Jay and their daughter, Ashley; a niece, Debbie Deluca and Tracy Gawron; nephews, Ron and Mike Shortman. She was predeceased by her son, Dean Alonzo on April 24, 2010 and her grandson, Shane Alonzo on Nov 11, 2006.The family of Joan would like to thank Dr. Roger Beneitone and Dr. Douglas Hyde for the support and long term care that was given to her.
The funeral for Joan will be held on Saturday, December 21st at 11:00 a.m. from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. The burial will be private. Calling hours will precede the service on Saturday morning from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Joan may be made to the Noble VNA and Hospice, 77 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085.
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