Joyce W. Langello, 87, of Warren, daughter of the late Thomas and Leah (Taylor) Clarke, beloved wife of the late John J. Langello Jr., passed away on January 4th, 2021.

A lifelong resident of Warren, RI, she was the very much-adored mother of Kevin Langello, Kim Langello (Tom Nerney), Lori Mansi (Steve), John Langello (Kristine), Kristen Pimental (John), and Pam Blackmar (Lenny). Joyce leaves behind her 10 grandchildren (Amy Langello; Kendra Langello; Stephen, Alex, and Adam Mansi; Tyler and Madison Pimental; James, Jen, and Rachel Blackmar, and 11 great-grandchildren, all who were her pride and joy.

Joyce was the sister of Joan McGuire (Herb), Thomas Clarke, Judy Leddy (Jerry), and was predeceased by her sister Carol Main-Gould (Keith) and brother Richard Clarke (Dawn). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Joyce had a zest for life, boundless energy, and loved family gatherings. After suffering a stroke at the age of 69, she confronted multiple health obstacles which she battled in her true warrior spirit. Nothing was going to keep her away from family and the next party. Joyce also loved the theater, listening to Bobby Justin sing, and she enthusiastically accompanied her daughters to Gipsy Kings concerts. Of course, she would never be seen in public without her lipstick and a backup in her purse. She was perpetually beautiful, which made us wonder what was in her Avon moisturizer that we attributed to her youthful glow.

Everybody loved Joyce as she was a kind and gentle soul. She had a great sense of humor and loved to sing. When chatting with her, certain words would trigger her to burst out in song. Joyce had a memory like a steal trap, and a genuine interest in the details of everyone’s lives. We would half-heartedly respond to her seemingly endless questions until finally asking if she were writing a book. She will be deeply missed and forever in our broken hearts.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, funeral services will be private.

Memory donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Autism Speaks at https://www.autismspeaks.org/ or sent to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Road, Second Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540

Arrangements by Smith Funeral and Memorial Services.
www.wjsmithfh.com.