Joanne Wapinski Obituary
We bid farewell to Joanne Wapinski (Dunellen, New Jersey), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 15, 2025 at the age of 86. Joanne touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Grodzki and Genevieve Grodzki (Ruszala); her husband Edward Wapinski; and her children, Edward and Lisa Kartelias.
She is survived by: her daughters, Linda Shannon, Laura Riello and Beth Nook; her sons-in-law, Tom Kartelias, Matt Riello and Jeff Nook; her grandchildren, Paul Kartelias (Grace), Bianca Riello, Vincent Riello, Anthony Riello, Sidney Shannon, Jake Shannon, Alyssa Nook, Scott Nook and Andrew Nook; and her great grandchild Tommy Kartelias.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by visiting http://www.stjude.org.
