JOYCE LARUSSO Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joyce Gilmore LaRusso, 76, of West Milford, passed away on June 21, 2018 at Chilton Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 7, 1942 in the Bronx, NY, to the late Walter and Evelyn Gilmore. Joyce was a long-time resident of West Milford where she lived for 45 years. She was a devoted mother to her three sons and worked as an Avon representative for 30 years. Joyce was a member of St. Joseph Church and served on the board for St. Joseph school during the 1980s. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. In addition, Joyce enjoyed birdwatching and was an avid New York Rangers fan. She was predeceased by her former spouse, Casper LaRusso, her loving mother, Evelyn Gilmore, and her beloved father, Walter Gilmore. Joyce is survived by her dear sons and their wives, Daniel and Jessica LaRusso of Wantage, NJ, Benjamin and Lisette LaRusso of Wantage, NJ, and Matthew and Jennifer LaRusso of Lake Hopatcong, NJ; her cherished grandchildren Henry LaRusso of Lake Hopatcong, NJ and Rafe and Remington LaRusso of Wantage, NJ; her dear brother Scott Gilmore of Toms River, NJ; as well as 15 nieces and nephews. A memorial mass will take place on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 11 am at St. Joseph Church, 454 Germantown Road, West Milford, NJ, 07480, followed by the burial of cremated remains in St. Joseph Cemetery, adjacent to the church.

JOYCE LARUSSO

April 7, 1942 - June 21, 2018