Joan L. Gammage
November 1, 1929 - January 6, 2016
Joan L. Gammage passed away peacefully Wednesday after a short illness. Joan was born in Vallejo, however her family moved to Martinez when she was very young child where she grew up and graduated from Alhambra High School Class of 1947. Prior to graduating from High School Joan started working at Bank of Martinez and continued until she left to marry and start a family. Joan’s biggest joys were taking care of her family, gardening, cooking, decorating and taking trips to the beach. Joan returned to banking in 1972 and retired from Union Bank after 25 years. Joan will be remembered for her kindness, creativity and devotion to her family and had a wonderful life and will be truly missed. Joan is survived by her daughters Valerie (Larry) Houchins, Pamela Narodzonek and Tammy (Allen) Casatico; grandchildren Troy & Todd Houchins, Jennifer & Nicholas Narodzonek and Michael & Matthew Casatico and her great grandchildren Trevor & Mallory Houchins, Mason & Max Mendonsa and Weston Narodzonek. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law Michael Narodzonek and Gordon Gammage, her former husband of 20 years. Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel.
Joan L. Gammage passed away peacefully Wednesday after a short illness. Joan was born in Vallejo, however her family moved to Martinez when she was very young child where she grew up and graduated from Alhambra High School Class of 1947.... View Obituary & Service Information