Joan J. Errico Cetti, 94, of Apopka, FL, passed away June 11, 2026. She was born on Aug. 12, 1931, in Springdale.
Joan lived in Lower Burrell until retiring in 1994, when she moved to Apopka. A 1949 graduate of East Deer High School, she fondly referred to her class as the “forty-niners” because it also matched the size of her graduating class. On Sept. 8, 1951, Joan married Henry Cetti, and they spent 70 wonderful years together until his death in 2021.
They first operated the Grand Cafe in New Kensington and later owned and ran The Paddock in Natrona Heights for more than 40 years. Joan was known for her warmth, beauty, and exceptional cooking. She welcomed everyone into her home with generosity and lots of good Italian food. She enjoyed spending time with her family (adoring both her children and grandchildren), horse racing, and going to the dog track. She was lovingly known for her feisty, sassy spirit and her deep devotion to her family.
She is survived by her daughters, Dawn Tenney of Longwood, FL, and Jodi (John) Magnus of Statesville, NC; and by her three grandchildren, Nicholas Tenney, Nicole Magnus, and Emily Spence (Austin). She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Emma Errico; and her brother, Raymond Errico Jr.
A private family celebration of life will be held at Cape Canaveral Veteran Cemetery in Florida at a later date. A warm thank you to AdventHealth Hospice for making her last days comfortable and peaceful.