Joyce LaValle Cafasso, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born and raised in Queens, New York, Joyce grew up with a deep appreciation for family, creativity, and the simple joys of life. In the late 1950s, she moved to Canton, Massachusetts, where she built a beautiful life rooted in love, devotion, and community.

In 1958, Joyce married the love of her life, Guido Cafasso, with whom she shared a cherished 57-year marriage. She and Guido spent their retirement years in Cape Cod and Venice, Florida before moving to Brooksby Village in Peabody, MA.

Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family was the center of her world, and she treasured every moment spent with them. She will be remembered for her endless stories, warm sense of humor, and the passions that brought her joy—her love of cats, reading, drawing, and her signature collection of hats and ribbons.

Joyce is survived by her children:

•          Donna Connolly and her husband, John, of Harwich, MA & Sarasota, FL

•          Guido Cafasso and his wife, Pam, of Bow, NH

•          Michelle Surette and her husband, Jeff, of Celebration, FL

•          Paul Cafasso of Middleboro, MA

Five adored grandchildren also survive her:

•          Matthew Connolly and his wife, Pamela Van Dort, of Cambridge, MA

•          Sean Connolly and his wife, Teresa, of Broomfield, CO

•          Natalie Surette of Celebration, FL

•          Cassandra Cafasso of Manchester, NH

•          Cameron Cafasso of Bow, NH

and three cherished great-grandchildren: Wes, Anara, and Ellie.

In addition, Joyce leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins, with whom she shared close and meaningful relationships throughout her life.

Joyce will be remembered for her kindness, her artistic spirit, and the deep love she shared with all who knew her. She will be forever missed and always treasured.

Services will be private.  Arrangements by the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, Everett.

Contributions to Joyce's memory may be made to:

Brooksby Village Resident Care Fund

Philanthropy Office

300 Brooksby Village Drive

Peabody, MA 01960

Donate Online at: https://donations.erickson.com/s/?com=bbv&fund=rcf