Joan Marie Faucette (Libro) of Schenectady, Ny, formally of Burlington, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at the home she shared with her daughter, grandchildren and great grandson, Valentino.
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> Joan was born at Atlantic City Hospital on May 22, 1933, and was raised in Sea Isle City, NJ. She went on to graduate from Ocean City High School where she excelled in music as a pianist. She played in school events and was a part of the All-State Chorus and Glee Club. Joan continued her education at the College of New Jersey (formally known as Trenton State College) where she earned her BA and MA in Music. She was well known for her studio, The Merry Studio of Music, where she gave a variety of music lessons on many different instruments. She also taught music education. Two of her cherished schools were Beverley Elementary and Wilson Avenue School in Newark, NJ where she eventually retired. Her beautiful musical career spanned over 40 years.
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> She was predeceased by her parents, Salvatore (Sam) and Concetta Libro, her former husband, Charles Faucette, Sr., and her great granddaughter Jiya Eden. She is survived by her sister, Antoinette (Libro) Bracca of Sea Isle City, NJ; her children – Charles Faucette, Jr. in Florida and his daughters: Jenna Marie, Juliann, Javoni and Jade; Stephen Joseph Faucette, Sr., his wife Brenda in Australia and their children: Stephen Jr., Josiah, Joshua and Rebekah; Patrick Thomas Faucette, his wife Maisa in California and their children: Noah Charles, Zeyna Joan and Zachary; Charlene Faucette Watson in New York and her children: Amber Marie, Eric Lee, Tyquan K, Danielle Nytia and Daniel Monroe (DJ); 12 great grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews, students and friends.
> Services will be held this coming Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2 pm at Page Funeral Home. The address is 302 E Union St. Burlington, NJ 08016. Entombment to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery- 4327 US RT 130 Burlington, NJ 08016. Friends may visit with her family on Thursday from 1-2pm at Page Funeral Home.
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