Obituary of Joan M. Laverty

Joan M. Laverty of Kenvil, NJ passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024 at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville, NJ surrounded by her loving family. She was 77 years old. Joan was born on January 17, 1947 in Morristown, NJ to the late Andrew and the late Mary (Pilipie) Wilk. Joan was a registrar at County College of Morris for many years before retiring. She was a strong-willed woman with a big heart and a zest for life. Joan would purchase very thoughtful gifts for her close friends and family. She enjoyed shopping, gambling in Las Vegas, cooking, gardening, playing cards with family and she made the best apple pie. In addition, she constantly watched the Hallmark and the Food Network Channels. Joan was also famous for her "Happy Hour" gatherings on her deck listening to her favorite music. Joan was a social butterfly and her greatest joy was spending time with her cherished family and many dear friends celebrating special memories and going to the lake sitting on the dock. Joan is survived by her beloved husband, Michael Monik, her devoted children, Kimberly Chuck and husband, Christopher and her son, Kevin Laverty and his significant other, Ashley Smith and her cherished grandchildren, Justin and Julia Chuck. Joan's Life Celebration will include a visitation on Friday, February 16th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home, 150 Landing Road, Landing, NJ 07850. There will be a Catholic Prayer Service offered on Saturday morning February 17th at 10:00 am also at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Stanhope Union Cemetery in Mt. Olive Twp., NJ. All funeral arrangements are under the direction of and entrusted to the Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home of Landing, NJ. Because of her love for animals, for memorial donations, please consider The Eleventh-Hour Rescue in Succasunna, NJ at www.ehrdogs.org