Joan M Schoenstein (nee, Mancuso)

February 13, 1938 - October 13, 2017

Schoenstein, Joan M. (nee Mancuso), 79, of Egg Harbor City, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017. She was born in New York City and moved to Egg Harbor City as a young girl, and lived there ever since. She graduated from Egg Harbor City High School, and was able to keep in touch with her friends and fellow classmates through class reunions and luncheons that were very important to her. Joan was an avid bowler and was always trying for that 300 game. She would always keep her house cheery and festive, inside and out, by decorating it for all holidays. Joan enjoyed caring for her flowers and tomato plants with her friend, Margaret. She also enjoyed her family gatherings. Joan was a member of the Egg Harbor City Fire Ladies Auxiliary. Joan was employed as an administrative assistant for the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Dept. She also worked as court clerk for Egg Harbor City for many years, as well as working in the insurance field at Rettino’s Insurance in Mays Landing, and Howell’s Insurance in Galloway. Joan was predeceased by her husband, Henry and her parents, Charles and Mary Mancuso. She is survived by two sons, James, and his wife, Joanne of Absecon and Henry and his wife, Betty of Egg Harbor City; her daughter, Jackie Somers, and her husband, John of Northfield; her grandchildren, Nicole Schoenstein (Bill Hammell) & Jessica (Kevin) Hennigar, Matt & Rachel Schoenstein, and Johnny (Shanna)Gorbig & Zach (Christina) Somers; as well as, 4 great grandchildren, Billy Hammell, Annabelle & Emila Hennigar, and Sadie Gorbig. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Egg Harbor City Fire Dept, 631 Philadelphia Ave, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215 or to Holy Redeemer Home Care in Egg Harbor Twp. At her request, services will be private.