She loved to travel and loved to teach others how to make art. Proudly independent, Joan had no children of her own, but she was a second mother to her two nieces and her godson. She was a practicing artist for her entire life, working in multiple media: clay and stone sculpture, painting, and illustration. She received her BFA at Rhode Island School of Design and masters degree at University of Hartford. In her retirement, she served as a docent at the Wadsworth Atheneum. Joan was a devoted art teacher in the Hartford Public schools for four decades. She was raised in Windsor Locks and lived in Middletown most of her life. Born in Windsor Locks, daughter of the late Attilio and Rose (Castellini) Traverso. Joan Veronica Traverso, 84, of Cromwell died Saturday, December 26 at Middlesex Hospital of COVID-19. To leave on-line condolences please visit Windsor, Connecticut Carmon Funeral Home has care of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Covenant Living Benevolent Care Fund, 52 Missionary Rd., Cromwell, CT 06416 or the Wadsworth Atheneum, 600 Main St., Hartford, CT 06103. A memorial service will be planned for the spring. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Elaine Traverso her nieces Jill Traverso Vogel and Amy Traverso, along with their spouses and children her lifelong friend Andrea Jones her godson Alex Jones and his family and close friend and neighbor Linda Poglitsch. In her final years, she moved to Covenant Living Communities, where she was a beloved neighbor and dear friend to many. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Middletown, working with refugees, and caring for many elderly relatives through long-term illnesses. She had a beautiful voice and her family will always remember her singing "Youve Got a Friend." She lived the message of that song, volunteering at the St.
Traverso Joan Veronica Traverso, 84, of Cromwell died Saturday, December 26 at Middlesex Hospital of COVID-19.
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