Obituary of Joan Marie Romagnoli

Joan Marie “Pokie Jo” (Erwin) Romagnoli, 80, Onondaga, Hill, NY passed away on November 4, 2024 at Francis house. She was born March 24, 1944 to William and Jane (Kearney) Erwin. Joan attended St. Patrick’s High School and Alfred State College.

Joan was predeceased by her parents, William and Jane; her stepfather, Edward Thompson; her brother, Robert Erwin, and her sister, Sharon Kelly.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Donato; her three sons, Dominick, Paul (Mary), Stephen; her daughter, Lisa (Gonzalo); her seven grandchildren, Ethan, Timothy, Tucker, Sophia, Isabella, Emilia, and Nola; her siblings Barbara, David, Marilyn, Nancy, and Thomas; several nieces and nephews.

Joan’s joy in life was caring for children, whether as a babysitter to her younger siblings, a mother, a grandmother or an elementary school teacher.  She was never happier than holding and soothing a newborn baby. She was an avid quilter and an amazing baker. She loved to travel and had an adventurous spirit.

Calling hours will be 4-7pm Friday, November 8, at Tindall Funeral Home, 1921 W Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13204. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am Saturday, November 9, at the Church of St Michael and St. Peter, 4781 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215. Interment will be private at Greenlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Michael J. Fox foundation for Parkinson’s research (give.michaeljfox.org) or Francis House of Syracuse, NY (francishouseny.org)