Joan P. DeRosa, 91, of Long Branch, passed away surrounded by her family.

Joan was born and raised in Long Branch, she graduated from Long Branch High School and from there began her working career as a secretary in the insurance industry, a job she would have until retirement.

Joan married the love of her life, Allie, and the two lived in Long Branch. They loved to go on cruises, totaling 18 throughout the Caribbean.

Joan is predeceased by her husband Alfonso "Allie" DeRosa; her parents Dominick and Bertha Mazza and her brother Donald Mazza and his wife Jacqueline.

She is survived by her sister Doris Saffioti and her husband Mickey; and several nieces and nephews, especially Debbie who cared for her.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 29 ^th from 10:00-11:00 AM at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch, NJ 07740. A burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, West Long Branch.

In lieu of traditional remembrances the family asks that you make a donation in Joan's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/