Jane D. (Quick) Gioiosa, age 92, of North Easton, died January 8, 2014 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Albert J. Gioiosa. Born April 30, 1921, in Denver, CO, she was the daughter of the late Abraham and Margaret (Moberly) Quick. In 1931 Jane moved to Trenton, MO and in high school was a runner-up in the Miss Missouri beauty contest. She completed her education and in 1941 met Albert Gioiosa of Milton, a Marine recruiter. They married on April 5, 1942 when the war was over and Albert returned to Trenton from the islands. In 1946 they moved to Massachusetts, which was Albert’s home. For many years Jane had been employed at Brockton Hospital as a secretary, and then worked there in Medical Records. She was a loving grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. Jane had a sharp mind and wit, and was an avid poker player and Red Sox fan. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, knitting and baking, and receiving e-mails from family. She loved animals and had a very kind heart.
Jane is survived by her daughters Nancy Gioiosa of Lakeland, FL and Mary Gioiosa of Brookline, MA; her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; a sister Margaret Petsch of Nebraska and many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Martha Swanson and David Gioiosa.
Visiting Hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton Sunday 2-5pm. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Monday at 10:30am followed by burial in Milton Cemetery.