Joanne Elizabeth Calzetta
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Joanne Elizabeth Calzetta, 75, longtime resident of Niantic, passed away on September 3, 2022. Born on August 30, 1947 in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Hines and Dorothy (O'Connell) Hines Dlubac. Joanne graduated from South Catholic High School, Hartford, CT and went on to earn her degree to practice as an X-Ray Technician. She worked as a technician for 8 years at St Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. She married the love of her life, her husband, the late Thomas J. Calzetta, in 1973, they spent 34 long, happy years together before his passing. Joanne spent several years working as an aid at Lillie B. Haynes elementary school. She loved working at the school her children attended, and was able to be an active part of their early education years. After her daughters grew up, she began working as an in-home health care professional for the elderly. When her husband Tom became ill in 2005, Joanne stayed by his side and cared for him until his passing in 2007. Joanne's greatest joy was her grandchildren. She spent many years helping to care for them until they headed off to school. Joanne is predeceased by her parents, her husband, and her Nephew, Ryan Sheehan. She is also predeceased by her beloved grandmother, Vincentia O'Connell. Joanne will be dearly missed by her two daughters, Lisa Watson of Warwick, RI and Jennifer LaFleur of Waterford, CT. She is also survived by her sister Carol Harkawik (husband Richard Harkawik) as well as her grandchildren and her nephew. Calling hours will be held on Monday, September 12, 2022 from 9am until 10:30am at Fulton Theroux Funeral Service, located at 13 Lake Ave, Niantic, CT. A Funeral Mass will be held on the same day, Monday, September 12 at 11am at St. Agnes Church, located at 22 Haigh Ave, Niantic, CT. Burial will be private.