Joanne Frances (Klosowski) DeMartino of Elkton, MD, age 67, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021. She was born in Newark, NJ on June 13, 1953 to Blanche Pauline (Sweeney) Klosowski and the late Frank Joseph Klosowski, Sr. Joanne graduated from Livingston High School in Livingston, NJ and went on to graduate from Berkeley College, NJ.Continue Reading
Joanne Frances (Klosowski) DeMartino of Elkton, MD, age 67, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021. She was born in Newark, NJ on June 13, 1953 to Blanche Pauline (Sweeney) Klosowski and the late Frank Joseph Klosowski, Sr.
Joanne graduated from Livingston High School in Livingston, NJ and went on to graduate from Berkeley College, NJ. She worked at IBM for over 31 years as an executive assistant. After retirement, Joanne enjoyed working part time as a slot ambassador at the Hollywood Casino in Perryville, MD.
An active person, she lived to go mountain biking, kayaking, snowboarding and skiing. Joanne traveled extensively, having skied Europe, Canada and throughout the United States. She and her husband Ralph also took frequent trips to Fells Point, in Baltimore, MD. Joanne loved the Christmas season and used her artistic skills by making Christmas Ornaments for herself and the family. She enjoyed decorating for every holiday. Joanne was also fond of creating gourmet meals, visiting the Chesapeake Bay area as well as taking drives in her Cadillac. She found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, having hosted many family gatherings.
Joanne is survived by her beloved husband of 36 years, Ralph C. DeMartino; mother, Blanche P. Klosowski; sister, Diane J. Sikora and her husband, Michael J. Sikora, III; brother, Frank J. Klosowski, Jr.; niece, Victoria D. Sikora and her husband, Joseph Thompson; nephew, Michael J. Sikora IV; aunt and godmother, Stella Piekarz; numerous extended family members as well as her beloved cat, Shadoe and turtle, Herby. Joanne was preceded in death by her father, Frank J. Klosowski Sr.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1pm on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 455 Bow St., Elkton, MD 21921, where family and friends may begin visiting at 11am.
Tony Jesselli
left a message on July 2, 2021:
Just found out about this today. I wanted to send by deepest sypathy to Ralph, and if he reads this I hope he would give it to Diane and Frankie for me.
John & Linda Cline
left a message on May 15, 2021:
May all of your loving memories of Joanne help to sustain you through these coming days. Our deepest sympathies.
Leonard Douglas Silverman
left a message on May 15, 2021:
May she rest in peace.
Al Dahzy
left a message on May 14, 2021:
So sorry to hear about the loss of your sister Frank. You have my condolences nd deepest sympathy.
Vicente Lagdameo
left a message on May 14, 2021:
My prayers for Joanne's eternal rest with our heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ! Vic Lagdameo, Frank's co-worker at IBM.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
FRANK TOMASELLI TOMASELLI
left a message on May 14, 2021:
My sincere condolences to the Klosowski Family.
Caridad Diaz/@Ciszeski
left a message on May 14, 2021:
My condolences to you all: R.I.P. sweetheart you're flying with all your Angels,
God bless you all sooo much blessings daily ♀♀♀♀♀♀❣☮✝H
Caridad Diaz
left a message on May 14, 2021:
So very sorry for your loss.
Peter Mueller
left a message on May 13, 2021:
Joanne defines the word "resilient." Although she has gone through so much, she never gave up and never lost her positive outlook. She struggled mightily but never quit. I so admire her for these, and other qualities, and it was a real privilege to know her. My most special memory is the time I was able to bring communion to her at her home. Ralph was always so attentive to make sure all her needs were met and he asked me to come (as I was his Chaplain at work). It was a real joy to share that time with them. Rest now in God's perfect peace Joanne.
Arthur Ciszeski
left a message on May 13, 2021:
To Frank and all loving family...my condolences and deepest sympathy.
Ralph DeMartino
left a message on May 13, 2021:
Joanne and I put on a good fright against this cancer. It surprised us 4 years ago and the diagnosis was very poor. But we beat the odds and had almost 4 years more time together.
Much of it was at hospitals during various treatments, but we made the best of it staying in hotels in Balitmore and enjoying some nice dinners together.
We had some fun as well in wonderful hotels in Baltimore and Washington DC going to favorite restaurants. Since she could not walk very far we just went to local places below the hotels and still had lots of good times together. It was as close to our prior travels to Europe and Canada we could do because of her illness. We had to stay close for her bi monthly chemo infusion treatments, I believe it was 40 in all. Than the COVID hit and we lost a year of seeing family and doing these mini vacations which made us sad. I did everything possible to keep use safe during this stressful time fixing up the property so she could enjoy some time outside by the pool and gardens.
Losing her was a shock to me, I felt she could get better and prompted her to do her best and keep fighting this sickness.
But it was too much for her frail body and it was time to bring her home and let her go peacefully in her own home and her own bed surrounded by friends and family and pets and me holding her hand and soothing her best I could.
Its painful to loose her but she is no longer in pain and we can both rest now.
Much of it was at hospitals during various treatments, but we made the best of it staying in hotels in Balitmore and enjoying some nice dinners together.
We had some fun as well in wonderful hotels in Baltimore and Washington DC going to favorite restaurants. Since she could not walk very far we just went to local places below the hotels and still had lots of good times together. It was as close to our prior travels to Europe and Canada we could do because of her illness. We had to stay close for her bi monthly chemo infusion treatments, I believe it was 40 in all. Than the COVID hit and we lost a year of seeing family and doing these mini vacations which made us sad. I did everything possible to keep use safe during this stressful time fixing up the property so she could enjoy some time outside by the pool and gardens.
Losing her was a shock to me, I felt she could get better and prompted her to do her best and keep fighting this sickness.
But it was too much for her frail body and it was time to bring her home and let her go peacefully in her own home and her own bed surrounded by friends and family and pets and me holding her hand and soothing her best I could.
Its painful to loose her but she is no longer in pain and we can both rest now.
hErBy DeMartino
left a message on May 13, 2021:
dEeR MoMmY i MisS u Sooooooooooo much. I miSs wAtChing TV With u aND GoinG on VaCaTions wIth u and HuGging U. LoVe hErBy
Ralph DeMartino
left a message on May 13, 2021:
Joanne and I put on a good fright against this cancer. It surprised us 4 years ago and the diagnosis was very poor. But we beat the odds and had almost 4 years more time together.
Much of it was at hospitals during various treatments, but we made the best of it staying in hotels in Balitmore and enjoying some nice dinners together.
We had some fun as well in wonderful hotels in Baltimore and Washington DC going to favorite restaurants. Since she could not walk very far we just went to local places below the hotels and still had lots of good times together. It was as close to our prior travels to Europe and Canada we could do because of her illness. We had to stay close for her bi monthly chemo infusion treatments, I believe it was 40 in all. Than the COVID hit and we lost a year of seeing family and doing these mini vacations which made us sad. I did everything possible to keep use safe during this stressful time fixing up the property so she could enjoy some time outside by the pool and gardens.
Losing her was a shock to me, I felt she could get better and prompted her to do her best and keep fighting this sickness.
But it was too much for her frail body and it was time to bring her home and let her go peacefully in her own home and her own bed surrounded by friends and family and pets and me holding her hand and soothing her best I could.
Its painful to loose her but she is no longer in pain and we can both rest now.
Much of it was at hospitals during various treatments, but we made the best of it staying in hotels in Balitmore and enjoying some nice dinners together.
We had some fun as well in wonderful hotels in Baltimore and Washington DC going to favorite restaurants. Since she could not walk very far we just went to local places below the hotels and still had lots of good times together. It was as close to our prior travels to Europe and Canada we could do because of her illness. We had to stay close for her bi monthly chemo infusion treatments, I believe it was 40 in all. Than the COVID hit and we lost a year of seeing family and doing these mini vacations which made us sad. I did everything possible to keep use safe during this stressful time fixing up the property so she could enjoy some time outside by the pool and gardens.
Losing her was a shock to me, I felt she could get better and prompted her to do her best and keep fighting this sickness.
But it was too much for her frail body and it was time to bring her home and let her go peacefully in her own home and her own bed surrounded by friends and family and pets and me holding her hand and soothing her best I could.
Its painful to loose her but she is no longer in pain and we can both rest now.
hErBy DeMartino
left a message on May 12, 2021:
dEeR MoMmy, i LoVe u Sooooo much, i WilL mIsS sEndiNg u mY cArDs. WaTcHiNg Tv WitH u aNd HuGgInG u, :(
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Tony Jesselli
left a message on July 2, 2021:
Just found out about this today. I wanted to send by deepest sypathy to Ralph, and if he reads this I hope he would give it to Diane and Frankie for me.
John & Linda Cline
left a message on May 15, 2021:
May all of your loving memories of Joanne help to sustain you through these coming days. Our deepest sympathies.
Leonard Douglas Silverman
left a message on May 15, 2021:
May she rest in peace.
Al Dahzy
left a message on May 14, 2021:
So sorry to hear about the loss of your sister Frank. You have my condolences nd deepest sympathy.
Vicente Lagdameo
left a message on May 14, 2021:
My prayers for Joanne's eternal rest with our heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ! Vic Lagdameo, Frank's co-worker at IBM.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
FRANK TOMASELLI TOMASELLI
left a message on May 14, 2021:
My sincere condolences to the Klosowski Family.
Caridad Diaz/@Ciszeski
left a message on May 14, 2021:
My condolences to you all: R.I.P. sweetheart you're flying with all your Angels,
God bless you all sooo much blessings daily ♀♀♀♀♀♀❣☮✝H
Caridad Diaz
left a message on May 14, 2021:
So very sorry for your loss.
Peter Mueller
left a message on May 13, 2021:
Joanne defines the word "resilient." Although she has gone through so much, she never gave up and never lost her positive outlook. She struggled mightily but never quit. I so admire her for these, and other qualities, and it was a real privilege to know her. My most special memory is the time I was able to bring communion to her at her home. Ralph was always so attentive to make sure all her needs were met and he asked me to come (as I was his Chaplain at work). It was a real joy to share that time with them. Rest now in God's perfect peace Joanne.
Arthur Ciszeski
left a message on May 13, 2021:
To Frank and all loving family...my condolences and deepest sympathy.
Ralph DeMartino
left a message on May 13, 2021:
Joanne and I put on a good fright against this cancer. It surprised us 4 years ago and the diagnosis was very poor. But we beat the odds and had almost 4 years more time together.
Much of it was at hospitals during various treatments, but we made the best of it staying in hotels in Balitmore and enjoying some nice dinners together.
We had some fun as well in wonderful hotels in Baltimore and Washington DC going to favorite restaurants. Since she could not walk very far we just went to local places below the hotels and still had lots of good times together. It was as close to our prior travels to Europe and Canada we could do because of her illness. We had to stay close for her bi monthly chemo infusion treatments, I believe it was 40 in all. Than the COVID hit and we lost a year of seeing family and doing these mini vacations which made us sad. I did everything possible to keep use safe during this stressful time fixing up the property so she could enjoy some time outside by the pool and gardens.
Losing her was a shock to me, I felt she could get better and prompted her to do her best and keep fighting this sickness.
But it was too much for her frail body and it was time to bring her home and let her go peacefully in her own home and her own bed surrounded by friends and family and pets and me holding her hand and soothing her best I could.
Its painful to loose her but she is no longer in pain and we can both rest now.
Much of it was at hospitals during various treatments, but we made the best of it staying in hotels in Balitmore and enjoying some nice dinners together.
We had some fun as well in wonderful hotels in Baltimore and Washington DC going to favorite restaurants. Since she could not walk very far we just went to local places below the hotels and still had lots of good times together. It was as close to our prior travels to Europe and Canada we could do because of her illness. We had to stay close for her bi monthly chemo infusion treatments, I believe it was 40 in all. Than the COVID hit and we lost a year of seeing family and doing these mini vacations which made us sad. I did everything possible to keep use safe during this stressful time fixing up the property so she could enjoy some time outside by the pool and gardens.
Losing her was a shock to me, I felt she could get better and prompted her to do her best and keep fighting this sickness.
But it was too much for her frail body and it was time to bring her home and let her go peacefully in her own home and her own bed surrounded by friends and family and pets and me holding her hand and soothing her best I could.
Its painful to loose her but she is no longer in pain and we can both rest now.
hErBy DeMartino
left a message on May 13, 2021:
dEeR MoMmY i MisS u Sooooooooooo much. I miSs wAtChing TV With u aND GoinG on VaCaTions wIth u and HuGging U. LoVe hErBy
Ralph DeMartino
left a message on May 13, 2021:
Joanne and I put on a good fright against this cancer. It surprised us 4 years ago and the diagnosis was very poor. But we beat the odds and had almost 4 years more time together.
Much of it was at hospitals during various treatments, but we made the best of it staying in hotels in Balitmore and enjoying some nice dinners together.
We had some fun as well in wonderful hotels in Baltimore and Washington DC going to favorite restaurants. Since she could not walk very far we just went to local places below the hotels and still had lots of good times together. It was as close to our prior travels to Europe and Canada we could do because of her illness. We had to stay close for her bi monthly chemo infusion treatments, I believe it was 40 in all. Than the COVID hit and we lost a year of seeing family and doing these mini vacations which made us sad. I did everything possible to keep use safe during this stressful time fixing up the property so she could enjoy some time outside by the pool and gardens.
Losing her was a shock to me, I felt she could get better and prompted her to do her best and keep fighting this sickness.
But it was too much for her frail body and it was time to bring her home and let her go peacefully in her own home and her own bed surrounded by friends and family and pets and me holding her hand and soothing her best I could.
Its painful to loose her but she is no longer in pain and we can both rest now.
Much of it was at hospitals during various treatments, but we made the best of it staying in hotels in Balitmore and enjoying some nice dinners together.
We had some fun as well in wonderful hotels in Baltimore and Washington DC going to favorite restaurants. Since she could not walk very far we just went to local places below the hotels and still had lots of good times together. It was as close to our prior travels to Europe and Canada we could do because of her illness. We had to stay close for her bi monthly chemo infusion treatments, I believe it was 40 in all. Than the COVID hit and we lost a year of seeing family and doing these mini vacations which made us sad. I did everything possible to keep use safe during this stressful time fixing up the property so she could enjoy some time outside by the pool and gardens.
Losing her was a shock to me, I felt she could get better and prompted her to do her best and keep fighting this sickness.
But it was too much for her frail body and it was time to bring her home and let her go peacefully in her own home and her own bed surrounded by friends and family and pets and me holding her hand and soothing her best I could.
Its painful to loose her but she is no longer in pain and we can both rest now.
hErBy DeMartino
left a message on May 12, 2021:
dEeR MoMmy, i LoVe u Sooooo much, i WilL mIsS sEndiNg u mY cArDs. WaTcHiNg Tv WitH u aNd HuGgInG u, :(
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