Hopewell Junction – On December 22, 2017, Janice Marie (Jarocki) D’Antoni, beloved wife and mother, peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her family.
Janice was born on May 20, 1955 in Warwick, the daughter of the late Frank Jarocki and Martha (Shuback) Jarocki who died on December 19, 2017. Janice was the second of four children, predeceased by her sister Susan Frances in April 1955. In addition to her husband Peter, she is survived by her three daughters, Jennifer, Michelle, and Deanna; her sister Kathy Jarocki and her children Gabriel and Victoria; and her brother Mark Jarocki, his wife Lisette and their children Christian and Isabelle. She also has a large extended family of sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins – all of whom she loved dearly and cherished spending holidays, vacations, and family gatherings with as often as possible.
Janice lived a full and celebratory life. She graduated from Mount St. Mary College in Newburgh in 1977 and went on to a successful career as a Paralegal with Van DeWater and Van DeWater Law Offices in Poughkeepsie.
On May 31, 1981, she married the love of her life, Peter D’Antoni, in Vassar Chapel, Poughkeepsie and spent most of her life thereafter in Hopewell Junction. She was active in her community, a member of the Junior League, and continuously engaged with her daughters’ educational programs and interests.
In addition to her already full life, she went on to receive her Master’s Degree in Education from Marist College and became an Elementary School Teacher with the Pawling Central Schools from 2000-2015. There she was well loved, respected and has been greatly missed.
Janice enjoyed many hobbies and interests. She delighted in entertaining family and friends as she cooked up her favorite recipes full of love. She was a loyal and constant friend to all who were fortunate enough to be in her circle. Her infectious laugh, sparkling eyes, and warm heart will always be remembered. It has been a true honor, for all who knew her, to have shared in her wonderful life.
Janice’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Julia Schaefer-Cutillo and her wonderful staff, as well as all the kind and caring Home Health Aides and Hudson Valley Hospice staff and volunteers. These amazing people assisted Janice in living comfortably with dignity at home with her family throughout the final months of her illness.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday at 10am at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by entombment in the Community Mausoleum at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation, Inc., 374 Violet Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
