Joan Marie (Domico) Budiani, born in Akron, Ohio on May 28, 1933 parted us on December 20, 2019 in Maryland at the age of 86 in God's embrace and surrounded by family, prayer and song.  Joan was an adored daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, aunt and "nana" as well as a talented artist, chef, baker, singer, seamstress and comedian. Above all, Joan was devoted to offering the gift of endless love for her family and friends.

Joan's grandparents immigrated to the United States from Italy and settled first in Pennsylvania and then in the Akron area. Joan attended St. Mary's Catholic School and began working at a young age to support her mother and siblings. She took up jobs at beauty parlors, selling items in the neighborhood, and eventually worked at the Colonial Theater where she met the love of her life, Deno Joseph Budiani.  Together they married on November 10, 1951, raised a family of four children Gary, Karen, Joy and Debra on North Hill while conducting Deno's business. In addition to her commitment to her family, Joan cherished and was devoted to her friendships.

Joan is preceded in death by her mother, Stella Domico; her brother, Gene Domico; her sister, Patricia Boak; her husband, Deno Budiani; her son, Gary Budiani; and her granddaughter, Sara Stump.

She is survived by her daughters, Karen (Van) Stump, Joy (Keith) Lay and Debra (Azzu Ali Saberi); her grandchildren, Lexi Stump, Christopher Lay, Emily Lay, Brendon Lay, Zakariya Budiani-Saberi and Tobias Budiani-Saberi; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Joan's family will receive friends for calling hours from 4-7 pm on Friday December 27  at Hennessy Funeral Home at 552 North Main Street, Akron, OH 44310.

A mass will be celebrated for Joan at 10 am on Saturday December 28 at St. Anthony's Catholic church at  83 Mosser Pl, Akron, OH 44310. A procession will form at the church for interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Catholic Charities of Summit County, 44 University Ave, Akron, Ohio 44308.

Joan's children thank her entire family and friends for their loving companionship and for the angel caregivers at home and with Montgomery Hospice who supported us for her care and comfort.