Joan P. Butterworth (nee Glaser), 89, of Norwood, NJ passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Walter, Caring mother of Dan and his wife Ceidys, Cathy Verdigi and her late husband John, Chuck and his wife Donna, and Jim and his wife Laura. Loving grandmother of Dan, Ryan, Jeremy, Jaime, Jessica, Taylor, Allison, Nicole, David and Christian. Proud great-grandmother of Joshua, Avery, John, Aiden, Olivia, Calhaun, Charlotte, James, Sydney, Brian, Daniel and Brittany. Cherished sister of Connie Ercolino and her late husband Ritchie. She is also survived by many loving friends and relatives.
A lifelong resident of Norwood, Joan served as a crossing guard in town for many years. She was a devoted parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church where she served as a CCD teacher and helped the parish in any way that she could. She also worked as an office manager for Arthur Weinberg, DDS.
Joan was a tough, big-hearted woman. She was always willing to lend a hand, helping anyone in need with her generosity and love. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Visiting hours are Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, Norwood, NJ. Interment will follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joan’s memory to Fr. Franco Pinto at S.D.B. Salesians Provincial, 148 Main Street, New Rochelle, New York, 10802.
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Thinking of you and the whole Butterworth family! Sending condolences and love
The Weiner family
Sending our deepest sympathy to all. She was truly special, and tough as nails! A wonderful person. Loved her.
Joyce and Phil Cerbasi
Don and I were so saddened to learn of Joan’s passing. There was no one in this world like her. I was privileged to know Joanie and work with her at Dr. Weinberg’s office. Our deepest sympathy to the Butterworth family.
Sending heartfelt condolences to the Butterworth family. May Joan Rest in Eternal Peace.
Words can’t express my sorrow for the loss of your mother. Sending you love and strength to you and the family.
Condolences to Jim and all the family. Remembering both Joan and Walter as our neighbors many years ago. May they now both rest in peace together .
Joan was a great lady with a genuine heart made of gold. The world was better because she was a part of it. Heaven should know- they got a really great one.
We will miss her deeply.
Sending love and hugs to To the entire family, my deepest condolences forever in our hearts rest in peace, my friend
Jim,
So saddened to learn of your mom’s passing. Condolences to you and the entire Butterworth family. May she rest easy and may you all find solace in the knowledge that her’s was a life well-lived.
Jim Frangione
Sending love and hugs to the entire family my deepest condolences forever in our hearts rest in peace, my friend
U will be missed joan