Joan Marie Melnichuk

Joan Marie Melnichuk

Joan Melnichuk passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at the age of 88. 

 Joan is survived by her husband Joseph whom she loved dearly for 62 years; three children: Joan Melnichuk, Joseph Melnichuk, and Theresa (Dennis) Fortuna, grand-babies Dennis J and Elise, and many nieces and nephews. 

 Joan was born and raised in Philadelphia to the late James E. and Rachel M. McFadden (nee Henhaffer). She was the oldest of five siblings: Therese, James, Edward, and Joseph McFadden. She grew up in Kensington where she attended St. Joan of Ark Grade School and Little Flower High School. Her and her husband Joe bought a house in Mayfair in 1967.  There she raised her three wonderful children and resided there until her passing. She worked for Sears and Roebuck for 25 plus years until retirement age. Joan enjoyed traveling with her husband, the casinos, gameshows on the tv, and keeping the pantry full for her grand-babies. Joan was a generous and outgoing person and will be greatly missed. 

 Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing at 9:15-10:15 a.m. followed by a mass at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025, at St. Matthew Church, 3000 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19149.  Rite of Committal Resurrection Cemetery. 

 In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Little Flower High School


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