Joan C. McNamara Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joan C. McNamara of Wyckoff, New Jersey, who passed away on June 17, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan C. McNamara to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Senator Henry P. McNamara; her parents, Ray Villano and Susan Villano; and her brother Joe. She is survived by: her children, Henry (Kristin) of Hillsdale, NJ, Susan Ryder (Kevin) of Oak Ridge, NJ and Patrick (Coleen) of Wyckoff, NJ; her grandchildren, Peter Arnone (Liza), Paul Arnone (Jessica), Ryan McNamara (Verity), Joseph McNamara (Rachel), Kelly Ryder, Megan Ryder, Drew McNamara and Anais Tavolara; and her siblings, Grace Barr of Cinnaminson, NJ and Ralph Villano (Elaine) of Sussex, NJ. She is also survived by her 7 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the following organizations: St. Jude's Tribute Program (https://www.stjude.org) or Alzheimer's Association of NJ.
