Joanne J. (Marra) Brown

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our mom, Joanne J. Brown (Marra), on Friday, February 27, 2026.  Born July 20, 1925, in Summitville, Ohio, she passed away peacefully at home in Sandy Hook, Connecticut with her family.

Joanne is survived by her sister, Gloria Hart (Marra) formerly of Lisbon, OH, and her children; David J. Brown, Michael J. Brown and Jennifer L Bonacci (Marc A Bonacci); her grandchildren; Gregory Brown, Kimberly Caraluzzi (Matthew Caraluzzi), Joseph Brown (Rebecca Brown), Jeffrey Brown (Isabella Brown), John M. Bonacci, Gina L Desrochers (Kyle Desrochers) and Marc W. Bonacci; and her great grandchildren; Joseph Brown, Matthew Brown, Gianna Brown, Chloe Caraluzzi, Landon Brown, Juliet Desrochers and Claire Desrochers.

A graveside service will be held at 11am, Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 at Grove Hill Cemetery in Hanoverton, Ohio, with the Rev. Tom Allmon officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made in Joanne’s memory can be made to Regional Hospice of CT @ RegionalHospiceCT.org.

Friends may view Joanne’s memorial tribute page, share memories, and express condolences at www.eells-leggett-stauffer.com.

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