Joan was born in Meriden and spent her whole life here. She graduated from Maloney High school and attended Quinnipiac (College) University. She has two daughters, Kimberly and Jennifer, two wonderful grandchildren, Emily and Evan and Liam her Great grandson. She has been a member of Center Church for over 50 years and the church secretary since 1994. She has been on several church committees, and also taught Sunday School for many years and served on the Board of Deacons, the Christian Education Committee and most recently on the Missions Board.