Hudson – Joanne H. (Proia) Kearney, 77, of Hudson, passed away at home, with her family by her side, on Nov. 21, 2020 after a period of declining health. She is reunited with her beloved husband of 58 years, Robert “Bob” F. Kearney Sr., and her son, Robert “Bob” F. Kearney Jr.
Joanne was born Oct. 27, 1943 in Newton, a daughter of the late Anthony and Rose (Russo) Proia. She was raised in Newton, where she attended high school. Joanne resided in Hudson since 1972 and worked for many years in production at Intel and later as a cashier at Stop and Shop. She was a caring person and enjoyed volunteering at the Hudson Food Pantry. She also enjoyed playing cards with her family and taking trips to Foxwoods.
Joanne is survived by two daughters, Kelly A. Kearney-Johnson and her husband Ted of California and Cassandra E. Kearney of Hudson; six grandchildren, Amanda, Hannah, Nicholas, Hayden Kearney, and Travis and Colton Johnson; two brothers, Anthony Proia and Thomas Proia; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, son, and loving husband, she was also predeceased by her brother, Paul Proia.
Relatives and friends are invited to a period of visitation Friday, Nov. 27, from 4-7 p.m., at Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home, 50 Central St., Hudson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Nov. 28, at 9 a.m., at Saint Michael Parish, 21 Manning St., Hudson, followed by entombment in Calvary Mausoleum at 250 High St., Waltham.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in loving memory of Joanne H. Kearney to Hudson Community Food Pantry, Inc, P.O. Box 608, Hudson, MA 01749.
