Joan Sinagra

Joan Sinagra, born in Brooklyn, N.Y., April 23, 1920; passed away, at home June 17, 2007, in Las Vegas. Joan had a ready laugh, a love of blackjack and a zest for life. Even in her recent declining health, she enjoyed sharing a joke, and singing along to old crooners. Before she and her late husband, Salvatore Sinagra, moved to Las Vegas 12 years ago, Joan was a true blue Brooklyn gal. During World War II, she served in the U.S. Marines as a clerk typist and later worked for the City of New York before entering real estate management. Joan will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her niece, Kristan Attardi-Hushing of Littleton, Colo.; and her nephew, John Attardi of San Francisco. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvatore; and brother, Roland Attardi. The family is particularly grateful for the care and love provided by Marge Pacelli, Lucy Kelley, Marge Cimo and Norma Phillips. A private service was held at St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Catholic Church, with burial at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City.

Published in the July 6 Las Vegas Review Journal. Written by K's brother John.