Joan Alvina Cagliostro of Huntingtown, MD passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015, at the age of 82. She was born on May 1, 1932 in New York, one of 13 children to Alvina (Cramer) and Eugene Heck.

She moved from New York to Washington, DC, where she met the love of her life, Joseph Cagliostro. They were married on July 30, 1954 and lived in Washington, DC for a year before moving to Maryland. Joan worked full time while raising her daughters.

She had numerous hobbies and enjoyments in life, some of which were – playing golf and traveling to different locations and courses, playing volleyball, sewing and participating in different art classes. One of her favorite television shows was "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" and there were very few Mondays she missed it. She was a member of the choir at church and loved singing and listening to all types of music, especially opera.

If you were ask friends and family to describe Joan's personality, they say she was fun to be with, sharp and quick witted, strong minded, out spoken, an awesome cook and delighted in debates with friends. Her favorite catch phrase was "You people".

Joan was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Cagliostro, who passed away in September, 2013. She was the loving mother of Theresa Albright and her husband Rick and Joni Gomilla and her husband Bret. She was the devoted grandmother of Tammy Donnelly, Dennis, Nicole and Christa Dziekan. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jesus the Good Shepherd – Building Fund, 1601 W. Mt. Harmony Road, Owings, MD 20736. Arrangements provided by Lee Funeral Home.