Joan Ellen Arnao
(93 years old)
We bid farewell to Joan Ellen Arnao of Bethpage, New York, born in Brooklyn, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 4, 2025 at the age of 93. Joan Ellen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Victor C Arnao; her parents, Vincent Paissidi and Theresa Paissidi; her brothers, Thomas and Richard Parissidi; and her nephew Richard Parissidi.
She is survived by: her children, Rev. Thomas V. Arnao, Ellen Weglarz (Tom) and Bernadette Gabrielsen (Carl); her grandchildren, Tommy, Molly Weglarz, Nathanial, Rebecca, Daniel Gabrielsen and Sara Miranda (Ever); her great grandchildren, Jacob and Eliyanah Grace Miranda; her sister-in-law Anne Parissidi; and her nieces, Laura Miller (Chris) and Valerie Snow (Don).
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 8th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Donohue Cecere Funeral Directors (290 Post Ave, Westbury, NY 11590). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, July 9th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady of Hope RC Church (534 Broadway, Carle Place, NY 11514).