Joan (Manzelli) Coco Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Joan (Manzelli) Coco (North Reading, Massachusetts). Joan, born on May 14, 1938, passed away on October 5, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan (Manzelli) Coco to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Joan for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Joan’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Richard; her children, Susan and Robert of Reading; her parents, Edna Manzelli (Andrews) and Michael Manzelli of Cambridge; and her brother Michael Manzelli, Jr. of Belmont.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Barile-Cota Funeral Home (335 Park St, North Reading, MA 01864). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Cota Family Funeral Home (335 Park St, North Reading, MA 01864). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Athanasius Church (300 Haverhill St, Reading, MA 01867). A burial will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at the Wood End Cemetery (33 Franklin St, Reading, MA 01867).
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in Joan's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl.
