Obituary of JoAnn Charette

Charette, JoAnn (Moratto) of Palm City, FL formerly of Southington, CT passed away April 7, 2011 following a brief illness. Born in Southington, CT December 26, 1937, she was the daughter of the late James and Anna (Polumbo) Marotto. JoAnn was the beloved wife of Harold Charette of 53 years. JoAnn was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and was devoted to her family. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Palm City, FL. Jo Ann is a graduate of Southington High School class of 1955. She later earned her Master's Degree in Business Education from Central Connecticut State University in 1973 where she graduated with honors in the Delta Pi Epsilon Honor Society. JoAnn taught for many years at Plainville High School and later in her career also taught at Briarwood College and The Sawyer School of Business until her retirement in 1999. JoAnn enjoyed boating with her husband and family for many years where she traveled to varied places and made many special life-long friends. Following her retirement, she and her husband moved to Palm City, FL where she had many friends and enjoyed her favorite hobbies. JoAnn loved playing Mah Jong, canasta, going on cruises and traveling with her husband, going to the theater, playing on her computer and spending time with her family and friends.

She leaves her adoring husband Harold of Palm City, FL and her children Jeff Charette and his wife Candy of Hooksett, NH; Gail (Charette) Kirstein and her husband Harold of Avon, CT and Scott Charette and his wife Michele of Flanders, NJ; her sister Rita (Moratto) Bartlett of Southington, CT; her sister-in-law Gloria (Charette) Cyr and her husband Leonard and her cherished grandchildren Joseph Paradis, Carolyn Charette, Ashli Charette and Rachel Charette and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She also leaves her precious dog and loyal companion, Mindi.

JoAnn was thankful to everyone for their loving support during her illness. She touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew her.

Forest Hills Funeral Homes-Palm City Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Calling hours will be Tuesday, April 12th 5PM-7PM with a funeral service at 7PM in the chapel.

JoAnn will be transferred to DellaVecchia Funeral Home in Southington, CT for services. Interment will be St. Thomas Cemetery in Southington, CT.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312, in JoAnn's memory or online at diabetes.org.

Condolences may be written on: www.foresthillspalmcityflorida.com.