08/13/2021
On Monday, we lost our matriarch Joan. She was just as much a driving force and integral part of our team as her beloved husband Bob was, keeping track of points, scoring, hotel and travel plans, and keeping all of her guys well fed. She will forever be lovingly missed by all of our former team members.
Born on September 4, 1939, Joan was the only child of Edwin and Marie Strong. She married Robert J. Garbarino, of Mystic in November 1957. She was immensely proud of the family they created together, raising three daughters and a son Karen Spaulding, Lauren Yakaitis Larry, and Robin Pettini Norman,