Joanne M. Arpino

September 8, 1939 - April 29, 2022

Joanne M. Arpino, of Knoxville, TN and formerly of New York and Florida, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved family. Joanne was a loving and hardworking woman who took care of others throughout life. She was of the Catholic faith, and her generosity of time and talent showed others her kind spirit. She was registered nurse and spent nearly 20 years at Parkwest Medical Center. In her spare time, she volunteered for the Red Cross or painted beautiful watercolors. The thing in life she most cherished was her family and the time spent with them. Joanne was preceded in death by mother, Marie Zito; father and mother-in-law, Ralph and Mildred Arpino; brother, Ronnie; and brother and sister-in-law, Victor and Lorraine Gissona. She is survived and will be greatly missed by her best friend and beloved husband of 56 years, Lou Arpino; children, David Arpino and wife Vicki, Greg Arpino and fiancée Alicia, Nicole Arpino; grandchildren, Michael Arpino, Katie Arpino, Alex Arpino, Maddison McFarren, Makenna McFerran Jessica Howard, Cody Sprague,; great-grandchildren, Maggie Howard, Sawyer Howard; siblings, Buddy, Dolores, Lucille, Johnny; and other extended family and friends. Per Joanne’s wishes, there will be no formal service and the family will celebrate privately. In lieu of flowers, please perform a random act of kindness this week in her memory. Rose Funeral and Cremation – Mann is honored to serve the Arpino family and invites you to view and sign their online guestbook at rosefuneraltn.com.