Now that I am gone, 

remember me with smiles and laughter. 

And if you need to cry, 

cry with your brother 

who walks in grief beside you. 

And when you need me, 

put your arms around anyone 

and give to them what you need to give to me. 

There are so many who need so much. 

I want to give you something - 

something much better than words or sounds. 

Look for me in the people I’ve known 

or helped in some special way. 

Let me live in your heart 

as well as your mind. 

You can love me most 

by letting your love reach out to our loved ones, 

by embracing them and living in their love. 

Love does not die, people do. 

So, when all that’s left of me is love, 

give me away as best you can. 

Our Jo-Ann is survived by her loving husband Roger, brothers Ray and Ken Laszczych, cousin Barbara Kandybowicz, sisters-in-law Joanne Laszczych, Tina and Marty Maltais, Paisley the Cat, and many loving and caring friends made over a lifetime well-lived. You gave us so much and we will miss you and remember you forever! 

Jo-Ann’s ashes will be shared by her family in Brooklyn, NY where she was born and raised; and Manchester, New Hampshire, where she earned her PhD at the University of New Hampshire - Durham and where she met Roger, her husband. 

May you rest in peace and loving presence. 

Thank you for joining us here to celebrate Jo-ann’s life. Please feel free to share your memories, stories and condolences below. They will be very comforting to all her family and friends.