Joyce Anne Coletti
February 28, 1940 ~ September 10, 2010
Joyce Anne Coletti age 70 of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, passed away Friday September 10, 2010, at Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Born February 28, 1940 in the Ohio Valley, Joyce was the daughter of Roberta and the late Edward Skowronsky.
As a child she attended one room school house and was advanced three years. She graduated from Steubenville Catholic Central High School in 1956. Then she briefly attended Ohio Valley School of Nursing. On August 3, 1957 was united in marriage to the late Vincent A. Coletti at St. Peters Church. Married 27 years were proud parents of 5 children.
She was a great seamstress, homemaker, friend and mother. She worked various jobs throughout the years, those including The Hub, All American Lanes, Bank One, Best Western, American Real Estate as an agent, & most recent Havasu Management. She loved to read, travel, and participate in card clubs and bowling leagues. She loved to travel to Laughlin, Nevada, where she would gamble, see shows or just hang out with friends.
Joyce is survived by her mother Roberta Skowronsky, of WV, four children, Mark Coletti of AZ, Vance Coletti (Diana) of CA, Georgia Zeigler (Martin) of AZ, Diane Gryszka of WV, four grandsons, Joshua Coletti, Vincent M.Coletti, Thomas Coletti, Sam Allen, four granddaughters, Aeris Coletti, Tiffany Coletti, Roxanne Coletti, Hannah Gryszka, two step granddaughters Nicole Baldwin, and Tami Spain.
She was proceded in death by her father Edward Skowronsky, son James Coletti and granddaughter Mary Coletti.
A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Weirton, WV on Saturday October 23 at 12noon.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Church or your local Meals on Wheels program.
Aunt Birdie, Vance, Mark, Georgia, and Diana I am so sorry to hear about Joyce Ann. She is a beautiful lady. I remember when we were growing up she loved to joke about her birthdays. My thoughts and prayers are for you all her family. In our Hearts We thought of Joyce Ann with love today But that is nothing new we thought about Joyce Ann yesterday and days before that too We think of you in silence We often speak her name Now all we have are memories And Joyce Ann’s picture in a frame Her memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part God has Joyce Ann in his keeping We have Joyce Ann in our hearts. Your cousin, Mary and Steve
Dear Family, I was a high school class mate of both Joyce and Vince. It was with both sadness and a flood of memories I read of her passing. I remember her great smile and sweet personality. My thoughts are of the long years she had without Vince. What a great reunion!! Thought and prayers as you remember how blessed you have been to have had her.
Mark, Vance,Georgia, and Diana: We are writing to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. It was sad to hear about the loss of your mother. Having had the honor and pleasure of knowing her, we know what a wonderful, generous, and caring person she was. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you through this difficult time. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. A candle will be lit and a special special prayer made on behalf of your mother. With Deepest Sympathy, William (Rusty) and Iris Knight Jim and Juli Knight John and Marcy Knight Larry and Lisa Knight