Joanne Providakis, age 68, of Stanhope, NJ died at home on her bed Thursday, January 30, 2025 . Joanne was born July 26, 1956 in Fort Dix, NJ to the late Angelo and Joan (Deiter) Basenese. In addition to her parents, Joanne is preceded in death by her beloved son, Angelo Providakis in 2000.
Mrs. Providakis co-owned and operated the Americana Diner in Belvidere with her husband Michael for many years. She loved writing poetry, gambling, and road-trip adventures. She was an avid baker and often made gift plates of her delicious homemade cookies for all of her family and friends—many of whom would fight over them. Most of all she loved being a mother–to her own children and many others–and being a mother was what she was best at. She was a kind and compassionate soul who would lend an ear and make people feel instantly at ease and at home.
Joanne is survived by her devoted husband, Michael Providakis, her loving daughter, Maria Providakis, her cherished sons, Nicholas Providakis and wife Vanessa, Michael Providakis, her sisters, Michele Kaltsas and husband Spiros, Marilyn Espinosa, Judy Costa and husband David; four grandchildren, Charlie, Julinda, Spiridoula and Nicholas Providakis, eight nieces and nephews, and many cousins.
Visitation will be Friday, February 7, 2025 from 10 am – 12 noon at St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church, 1447 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph, NJ.A Mass of Christian burial will be held 12 noon at the end of the visitation at the church, with Father John officiating. Burial will follow in Stanhope Union Cemetery, Stanhope, NJ. Following the burial friends and family are invited to a celebration of Mrs Providakis’s life at the social hall at St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church, 1447 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph, NJ.
Donations: In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Providakis family to assist with final expenses. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown NJ 07840. Those wishing to leave online condolences may do so at www.cochranfuneral.com
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Providakis Rena says
February 1, 2025 at 7:16 pmWe will never forget her. She was so lovely personality and she will be in our hearts and minds forever
Joe Amendola says
February 1, 2025 at 9:20 pmRest-in-Peace Joanne. God Bless you dear cousin.
My condolences to your entire family. May Our Lord extend His comfort, solace, and faith as they move forward.
Peace, Love, & Prayers
Sandra says
February 3, 2025 at 8:51 pmRIP prayers to the family.
Paula (Kush)Leming says
February 3, 2025 at 10:37 pmMy condolences to Mike and family. Joanne was a very special person. In our younger days, we had so much fun together. I always enjoyed her sense of humor and quick wit.I could count my best friends, on my right hand, and she is surely is on my right hand. She will always be in our hearts. I pray you are at peace now. May God comfort you always!
Mela Schulaka says
February 5, 2025 at 3:55 pmI can see you still smiling way up there in heaven with no more fears of heights, bridges, etc. being with Angelo, your Mom and Dad and no more pain. You are such a beautiful loving person with such a big heart and soul and surely will be missed tremendously. Rest in peace my dear friend until we all meet again. You will always be in my heart no matter what.
Janet L Corter says
February 5, 2025 at 8:39 pmMy deepest Condolences to the family.
Joanne will be missed deeply.
Michael P. Basenese, JR says
February 7, 2025 at 9:09 pmRest in Peace dear cousin. So many memories of our families together growing up. I can hear the laughter in Heaven being united with Uncle Angelo, Aunt Joan, family and friends. God Bless Mike and Maria.
Max & Colleen Basenese
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