Joan Ann Payne Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 9, 2025, at the age of 88, Joan Ann Payne (Cape May, New Jersey), born in Manhattan, New York passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Ann Payne to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John E. Schmitt and Helen J. Schmitt; her former husband Rosario Pacello; her husband Patrick Payne; and her siblings, Marion Schmitt, Helen Quarg and Frank Schmitt.
She is survived by: her children, Ross A. Pacello (Laura), Christine Payne (Chad), Jean K. Rocci (Michael) and Patrick P. Payne (Claudia); her grandchildren, Kristen, Erica, Kyle Pacello, Nicole Worley (Dan), Jonathan Rocci (Katie), Stacey and PJ Payne; and her great grandchildren, Landon, Oliver Worley, Beckett, Ellie Rocci and Royal E. Payne.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Veteran's Cemetery Chapel (127 Crest Haven Rd, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Cape May Co Veterans Cemetery (127 Crest Haven Rd, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests consideration of a donation in Joan's name be made to the Tunnels for Towers. Donations may be made online by clicking the link within the donations tab of this obituary page.
