Joanne M. Vargas

With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the passing of Joanne, a devoted wife, extraordinary mother, cherished grandmother, and treasured friend. Born in Queens, New York, Joanne filled every room with her beautiful energy, contagious laugh, and remarkable ability to make everyone feel loved and special. Those fortunate enough to know her were forever changed by her kindness, warmth, and genuine spirit. She is now reunited with her beloved mother, Phyllis, and her cherished grandparents, Poppy and Nana, whose love helped shape the incredible woman she became Joanne’s journey began with a passion for dance, studying at the School of Performing Arts in Manhattan, New York, but her greatest role and life’s true passion was being a mother. She poured her heart into raising her children, creating a home filled with unconditional love, encouragement, laughter, and strength. She later embraced the role of grandmother with the same boundless affection, finding immeasurable joy in every moment spent with her family. She is survived by her loving husband, Tito; her children, Chris, Nick, and Brittany; and her beloved grandchildren, Olivia and Nicky. Though her presence will be deeply missed, Joanne’s love will continue to live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind. Her family will honor her memory by carrying forward the compassion, strength, and joy that she shared so freely with the world. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=9268687&fr_id=154020&pg=personal - honoring Joanne’s lifelong spirit of love, hope, and caring for others. She will be forever loved, deeply missed, and remembered with gratitude by all whose lives she touched. Forever loved, forever missed, and forever remembered. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1501 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828.

Joanne M. Vargas

January 27, 1968 - June 3, 2026