Joann Marie Malinowski

Age 71 of Lake Worth, FL passed away August 15, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband Larry of Lake Worth, FL. Incredibly, they were about to celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary this weekend. Larry is a dedicated, loving husband who is respected and admired by so many friends and family member for his constant care as her illness progressed over the years. She was also cared for by her loving and attentive nurse, Lelieth Greenwood for 9 years. She is also survived by her daughter Jill and son-in-law, Kurt Wyland and her dear grandchildren,Carson and Cassidy Wyland of Wellington, FL who affectionately named her MaMaMa. She is also survived by her only son, Brad Malinowski and his fiance Lisa Piccione and her two children, Anthony and Nicole of Boca Raton, FL and her loving daughter, Cara Malinowski of Lake Worth, FL. JoAnn is also survived by her brother Donald Puglisi and his wife Roberta of Bingamton, NY and her brother Edwin Puglisi also of Binghamton, NY and her beloved and only sister, Dian Fabian and her loving husband, Anthony of Vestal, NY. Their families spent very special times together over the years. She is also survived by Dr. Michael Fabian and his family of Ormond Beach, Stephen Fabian of Boynton Beach, FL and Lisa and Matt Beach and their children of Binhamton, NY. Also survived by over 40 loving nieces and nephews from the upstate NY area. JoAnn is predeceased by her mother Josephine DeScipio and her father Dominic Puglisi and her brothers Richard Puglisi, Bernard Puglisi, Robert Puglisi and also sadly, two nephews from upstate NY. JoAnn and Lawrence Malinowski married on August 17, 1963 at St. Mary's in Binghamton, NY. They shared incredible memories together and had many close friends and family over the years. JoAnn earned her bachelor's degree and taught 1st grade for over 20 years. Her love for children was exemplified throughout her life. She won teacher of the year and she was always working on projects for her classroom with Larry's help. She was always studying with her own children and taking them to dance and piano lessons which she loved. She also loved the latest fashions and shopping! JoAnn and Larry built their dream home in Vestal, NY and it was quite incredible! She loved baking and holidays with a passion. She loved the family get togethers at their home. And family was number one. After a spring break vacation with her family to Daytona Beach and Orlando, she was sold on Florida! Larry was transferred with IBM and off they went! No more icy windshields for them. She loved the sunshine and the beaches and her new tan! She also loved the family and friends that came to visit for the Florida fun in their Boca Raton home. They had a juke box, pinball machine and a swimming pool! Her home was the place all the kids wanted to hang out in after school. JoAnn was a dearly loved and amazing mother, wife, aunt, sister and grandmother and teacher. She will be deeply missed by those closest to her and we will cherish the times and memories we had over her lifetime. A visitation will be held at Palms West Funeral Home on Sunday, August 19, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM with a service at 7:00. Inurnment will take place at The Gardens Mausoleum in Boca Raton, Florida at a later date.