Joanne K. Kokoszka

August 14, 1952 ~ April 26, 2022

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Joanne K. Kokoszka, 69, of Port St Lucie Florida, passed away on April 26, 2022 at her residence. She was born August 14, 1952 in Willimantic, CT to Walter and Martha (Sawyer) Kokoszka. She moved to Southeast Florida over 30 years ago.

Joanne loved animals (especially her bird, Kermit and cat, Sylvester), boating and traveling the world. Prior to her retirement Joanne worked for Pratt & Whitney and later as an administrative assistant for local law offices.

Joanne was truly one of a kind. She was kind and loving to all who knew her and a great sense of humor. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Walter, Jr., Thomas and Michael Kokoszka.

She leaves her memories to be cherished by her sister and brother-law, Katherine and Jeffrey Wrana of North Windham, CT; sister-in-law, Noi Kokoszka her nephews and nieces who were the loves of her life; Thomas, Tatiana, Paul, Thanat, Lada, Kevin, Beverly, Julie, Jessica, Patrick, Jeffrey and Mary; great-nephews & grand-nieces; a host of cousins and friends that she considered family.

A celebration of Joanne’s life will be held at a later date.

The family requests that those who would like to make a memorial contribution in Joanne’s honor donate to the National MS Society. Donations maybe made at https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Donate.

Friends who would like to share a fond memory of Joanne or leave condolences for her family may do so at www.millenniumcremationservice.com. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Millennium Cremation Service of Vero Beach.

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o spend

May 4, 2022, 11:01 pm

I have lost one of my dearest friends who was like a sister to me. I could always rely on Joanne whenever I needed help or advice. I trusted her judgement and wisdom. I will cherish my great memories of our time together and her infectious giggle. Friendship does not end at death. It is eternal. I am so grateful to have been able to spend the afternoon with Joanne and Pat, another dear friend, a day before Joanne’s passing. Kathy, Jeff, family and friends….I share in your grief at our very sad loss.

Love always,
Susan Kelly

Lisa Cora Henry

May 6, 2022, 4:26 pm

Joanne and I were very close friends during her P&W days in East Hartford. We were both Administrative Assistants at the time and 13 years my elder. I looked up to her as a friend and to show me the ropes. I learned a lot from her….we had so much fun together at happy hour and hanging at her home. I just spoke to her not long ago as we kept in touch. Joanne… you will be missed by so many! Until we meet again my friend.

With love,
Lisa Henry

Terri Turner

May 21, 2022, 1:16 am

I didn’t learn of this sadness until today. For reasons unknown to me Joanne stopped keeping in touch. I took the loss of her friendship with great pain. Joanne and I worked together side by side volunteering at Safe Space. I admired how smart and quick witted she was. We laughed a lot, even her giggle was unique. She loved animals like I did, part of her caring nature. She sure loved her sister and brother in law and talked about them often. I was glad I had the opportunity to meet them. When she told me she was raised in Conn. we discovered it was a few blocks away from my friend who lives there. On my next trip to Conn. I stopped and took pictures of her old house where she was grew up. I will miss Joanne very much!

Susan Kelly

December 13, 2022, 5:05 pm

Joanne…my dear friend and sister, the Christmas holidays are upon us and I can’t tell you how much I miss you. All of the past Christmas days we have spent together over the years are not forgotten. You are here in spirit this year and we will still have our laughs. I love you my friend and enjoy this holiday with your angels. Love, Sooz

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