Joan Clemente LaRosa

Joan Clemente LaRosa, age 78, of Clarksburg, WV passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015, after an extended hospital stay.
She was born July 5, 1936 in Clarksburg, WV, a daughter of the late Salvatore Clemente and Jenny (Monsick) Clemente.
Joan is survived by a son, Virgil D. LaRosa & his wife, Sandra of Buckhannon, WV; two daughters, Andrea Pecora-Fucillo & her husband, Rocco of Clarksburg, WV and Jennifer LaRosa Ward & her husband, Christopher D. of Clarksburg, WV; five grandchildren, Patrick LaRosa, Allison LaRosa, William Pecora, Julian Pecora and Emily Ward; two brothers, Salvatore Clemente of Clarksburg, WV and Joseph Clemente of Reynoldsville, WV; and a sister, Palma Dale of Rockford, IL.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil B. LaRosa; two sisters, Rosemary Arco and Antoinette Blackwell.
She was a graduate of Washington Irving High School and soon thereafter began working at Maidenform until her marriage.
She had one love of her life, her husband, Virgil LaRosa, married over 50 years.
She dedicated 50 years of service to her community. She was like a mother to many people during these years' of owning and operating the Parson Hotel. She never turned away anyone who needed her help and she specialized in saving lost souls.
She was known to her family and friends for her excellent Italian dinners, proudly served every Sunday at noon.
She was a loving, caring and dedicated Mother and Grandmother.
She was a lover of all animals and enjoyed her variety of birds, especially her love birds and pigeons and her cat, Sylvester.
She was a devout Catholic and an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Clarksburg. She was a selfless and faithful servant of GOD.
She transcended many adverse situations in her life by staying strong in her faith and through prayer. She kept her faith until her last breath.
She was very proud of her "Kelly Hill" upbringing.
Joan's life can be summed up as a life of Service, Sacrifice, Family and Faith. She will greatly be missed by all, especially her family.
Family will receive friends at Davis Funeral Home, Rt. 98 Clarksburg/Nutter Fort, on Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. A Catholic Funeral Liturgy will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 1:00 PM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Casey Mahone, as Celebrant. Inurnment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Memorial Contribution may be made to the Clarksburg Mission, 312 N. 4th Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301.

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