Joan Barbati

Joan H. Barbati, 90, died peacefully on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at New Jersey Eastern Star Home in Bridgewater. Born in New Brunswick, she was the daughter of Michael and Stella (Pencak) Gumienny. A graduate of New Brunswick High School, Joan moved to Bound Brook shortly after marrying. A loving caregiver, Joan devoted her life to caring for others. Whether family or friends, Joan was always willing and ready to help and comfort. Spending time with her family was her priority. She also worked part time for Family Community Services of Somerset County as a receptionist. Joan enjoyed baking, making homemade pizza, spending summers in Barnegat, bowling, reading, doing puzzles, and watching her beloved Yankees.

Joan was predeceased by Felix, her loving husband of 62 years. She is survived by her daughters Stephanie Storch, and her husband Gene of Middlesex; Diana Uzzolino and her husband Greg of South Plainfield, and her son Brian of Bound Brook; her grandchildren Christopher Storch and Nicole Kalusz; her great granddaughter Emily Storch; and many nieces and nephews.

Gathering with the family will be 10:00 to 10:45 AM, Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Hagan-Chamberlain Funeral Home, 225 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook, with a prayer service beginning at 11:00 AM. Burial and a graveside service will follow at Resurrection Burial Park in Piscataway. Donations in Joan's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org