Joan Tufaro
July 10, 1936 - March 11, 2026
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Fay and Joe Escribano
Barbara Arden Light a candle
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Holmdel Funeral Home
26 South Holmdel Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Monday 3/16, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Holmdel Funeral Home
26 South Holmdel Road
Holmdel, NJ 07733
Tuesday 3/17, 10:30 am
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Fairview Cemetery
Middletown, NJ 07701
Tuesday 3/17, 11:30 am

Joan Tufaro, 89, of Middletown, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. Born in the Bronx, NY to Anne and John Rossi; she lived in Brooklyn before moving to Middletown 32 years ago. Joan met the love of her life, Nick, when they were 14 years old. They were …
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Linda DiMeo left a message on March 31, 2026:
Mom, I still cannot believe that you’re gone. I think I expected Daddy to go first given his health issues. But honestly I just never expected either of you to be gone just yet. But we never know what God already has planned. I know it’s wrong to complain that you “only” had 89 1/2 years here but I feel you were cheated out of some better last days . And I’m sorry for that . We had some great times back in Brooklyn , vacationing at your Florida place , cooking, baking and celebrating holidays together, going out for bday dinners , or even just coming over for coffee or a quick barbecue. I remember how excited you were to move to NJ and get your big house in the “country” , to go to the church carnivals , the “fish guy” , the marina. You were so happy when you painted your kitchen the perfect pale yellow , you always said it made you happy as the morning sun gently came streaming in . And you loved watching the deer eat the apples off your tree in the back . And you loved spending time with the kids . I’m so sorry that it all ended so abruptly and without time for us to have one last heart to heart. I am so so very sorry. But I will try to be grateful and remember all the good times . And I hope you are feeling better without pain or stress . And I know Daddy is with you , which was also another shock that he would be gone so quickly after you . I guess your bond to each other was so incredibly strong, you could never be apart for long. I will love you and miss you forever. Rest in eternal peace.
Steve Tufaro left a message on March 25, 2026:
Mom and Dad… After 70 years of marriage, it seems somehow so fitting that you would both pass within ten days of each other like the inseparable love birds that you were; together in life on Earth, and now reunited in eternal life. Though we are all heartbroken and saddened now, I hope we will all find comfort in the knowledge that you are together again, and happy memories will live in our hearts always and forever. I love you both. Steve
Vincent Amato left a message on March 16, 2026:
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of this beautiful person, Mrs. Tufaro. I have known her for 50 years, as long as I’ve been friends with her sons Steve and Nick. Even though I’ve known her just about my whole life, I would never refer to her by her first name, she will always be Mrs. Tufaro. This is for many reasons but mainly for the type of woman she was. A great caring mother, grandmother and my friend’s mother and always deserved respect. She was always kind and witty but her caring for her husband, children and grandchildren alone commanders respect for her. Although in recent years I have only gotten to see her maybe once per year it doesn’t take away from the many years I would see you on a daily or weekly basis. Mrs. Tufaro you will be greatly missed by many but the memories I have will live on for my entire life. My condolences to the entire Tufaro family, but most especially to her husband, Mr. Tufaro. Rest in peace. Sincerely, Vincent Amato
Nick Tufaro left a message on March 15, 2026:
Mom, like Dad, was a great influence on me. Her kindness and encouragement were strong pillars for me. Music was always a big thing in our home and she made sure of it. The tunes that stand out for me that she liked was "Mr. Sandman" and "Ringo's Theme (This Boy)". The song that really hits home for me now is the song "Everything I Own" by Bread. This is for you Mom. I love you now and forever. https://youtu.be/_21cZe2eO_I?si=MYI7jhcF1em8aS83
Kevin O'Connor left a message on March 14, 2026:
Commiserations Nick. It's always hard to lose a parent, especially a mom. May God bless her Soul
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Fay and Joe Escribano left a message on March 13, 2026:
Sorry for your loss
Barbara Arden left a message on March 13, 2026:
Linda and Maurice and family We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom !! All our love Scott and Barbara Arden
Woolley Boglioli Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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