Joanne L. Saienni, devoted wife and loving Mother and Nonna passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 in Wilmington, Delaware at the age of 94.
Joanne was born in Wilmington, Delaware and was the daughter of the late Philip and Florence Vaccarini. She was a proud alumni of the second graduating class of St. Elizabeth’s School. While growing up Joanne spent many days roller skating at her parents’ roller rink – Printz Roller Way. She was a soloist and a lifelong member of the choir at both St. Elizabeth’s Parish and later in life at St. Helena’s Parish. She sang at many of the families’ weddings. Joanne also enjoyed traveling with her husband, baking, cooking, sewing and gardening. While raising three children she found time to volunteer at St. Helena’s Christmas Bazaars and also as Secretary in the office of the Dean of Students at St. Edmond’s Academy.
Joanne was predeceased by her parents, Philip and Florence (Greco) Vaccarini, husband, Armelindo (Elmer) Saienni, sister and brother-in-law Olga and Jack Auld, brother Julian Vaccarini. She is survived by her three children, Juliann Figliola (Anthony), Elaine Rosenberg (David), Blaise Saienni (Debora); grandchildren: Nicholas Figliola, Marisa Altenbaugh (Ryan), Matthew Rosenberg, Natalie Rosenberg, Amy Rosenberg, Angelina Calvarese (Andrew), Dante Saienni (Nikki), Anthony Saienni (Jennifer); 9 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Eva Saienni and a host of nieces and nephews.
Through her journey and for the past 10 plus years, she had been blessed with exceptional care given to her by some very special people. The family will be forever grateful to Bayada Hospice, Cindy, Eva, Roxeanne, Anton, Marvin, Lattisha, Loretta, Hilary, Maria, Dana and Noreen.
Friends may call on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at St. Helena’s Parish, 602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19809 immediately followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Joanne’s life. Entombment will follow the Mass in Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington, Delaware.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made in Joanne’s name to St. Helena’s Parish, 602 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19809 or Jeanne Jugan Residence, Little Sisters of the Poor, 185 Salem Church Road, Newark, Delaware 19713.
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