Jonathan Leavey
JoAnn was the last of the neighborhood Mothers to pass. I have many fond memories of her. As the Mother also of my GF I have many stories of advice she gave me.
As I grew older and kept up with her we became friends and she asked me to start calling her JoAnn. She was a funny and had a sharp mind. Always a beautiful woman and that runs in her family. All the woman are lovely.
One time when we had gone to lunch several years ago, I told her that I always thought of her like Marilyn Monroe, except prettier. As animated as she was, she really lit up when I told her my sincere and heartfelt compliment. It was a delightful lunch and visit.
I will miss JoAnn, I will miss my friend.