With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished JoAnn "Gigi" Galiazzo, on March 6, 2025, at the age of 77. JoAnn leaves a legacy of love, beauty, and devotion to family, and a light that will continue to shine in the hearts of her family and friends.

Born on November 29, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland. JoAnn was the daughter of Ann (nee Averella) and Pat DeLeo. She grew up in Dundalk, Maryland and graduated from Patapsco High School. It was there that she met her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Joe Galiazzo. On June 16, 1968, JoAnn married Joe, and the two went on to build a beautiful life together, with an enduring love for each other. This year Joe and JoAnn would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary.

Nothing in life was more important to JoAnn than her family and her love for family was ever-present and ferocious. JoAnn was the beloved mother of Lori Galiazzo Frankl and her husband Jay, and the late David Galiazzo; much loved Gigi of Luke, Grace, and JJ Frankl; cherished sister of Bobby DeLeo (Diane), Dee Corona, Mona Joyce (Tom) and Nancy Riggio (Tony), dear sister-in-law of Maureen Arvig and Michael Galiazzo. Her family also included many cousins, nieces, nephews, and others, all of whom she loved with intention. Over the years, she was also a mother to her beloved dogs, Clover, Annie, Lily, Rosie, Jack and Jill.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her beloved son, David Galiazzo, and her mother, Ann Cerro. The death of her son 6 years ago was etched in her heart, and she missed him every moment of her life. We find some peace knowing that she is reunited with David, and her mother Ann.

JoAnn dedicated her life to loving others and bringing joy to those around her. Naturally, she chose to become a preschool teacher, and spent 19 years educating, and inspiring young people with her warmth and nurturing ways. Her students and their parents loved her, and she loved them in return. Nothing made her happier than to be around children, and to bring smiles to their faces. She was not just a mother to her own children, but to any child around her that needed love, patience and compassion. Her house was always full of her children's friends. Her three grandchildren, Luke, Grace and JJ were the sunshine in her life, and she bestowed on them her love, every minute that she had with them.

Her home was a place where all felt safe, taken care of and loved. She welcomed her family during holidays and other life celebrations and ensured that every last detail was beautiful and meaningful. She was always thinking of others and would give the coat off her back to anyone who needed it. Her love and kindness will live forever in the hearts of all who were lucky enough to know her and to be loved by her.

JoAnn was a faithful Catholic and attended St. Joseph Parish. Besides, her family and faith, her passions in life were reading, decorating (especially for the holidays), traveling with her husband, family and friends, laughing with family and friends, fashion, shopping, and gardening. The beauty that she created in her life will continue to inspire all of us.

Friends may call at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Rd. (beltway exit 26), on Wednesday, March 12th, from 4 to 7 PM.  A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Church, 100 Church Lane, Cockeysville, MD 21030, on Thursday, March 13th, at 10 AM.  Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.

Forever in our Hearts.