Johanna A. Lombardo

Manasquan, New Jersey - Johanna "JoJo" Lombardo, 64, our ray of light found her father Pasquale in Heaven on Friday, December 16. She was surrounded by music, family and friends. She was born in Albany, NY to Angelina and the late Pasquale Lombardo, on February 6th, 1952. Johanna had a zest for life. Her infectious smile, laugh and love for the beach brought joy to all she knew and loved. Graduating from Maria College and following her mother's footsteps she became a Nurse. She worked at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany Medical Center Oncology before launching, Johanna's, her own business to help women with Breast Cancer. In addition to being an international spokesperson she drove her Winnebago to help women with cancer feel and look better. She later developed a BSE Rap video for teens self awareness that was nationally recognized. She then went on to become a school nurse at Harriet Gibbons. In 2001, she decided to move to her beach home in Manasquan, NJ, where she enjoyed sunbathing, fishing and sunsets. Her passion of travel led her to become a flight attendant for American Airlines and JetBlue Airways, where she participated internationally with missions and charities. Later on she joined the VNA working with child intervention services. She is survived by her mother Angelina, her children Donna (Joe) Mannarino, John Ehmann (Sabrina) her stepson Davey (Charlene) Ehmann and Dinay Lechleiter. Her three granddaughters; Angelina, Liza Johanna, and Natalia were the loves of her life. Her siblings; Patty, Bud (Kathy), Donna (Marty), Nan and Di. Johanna is also survived by her Goddaughter Deah and many nieces and nephews she adored. To Doug, Dave, Bobby and Ray, you gave her so much joy. Contributions can be made to the Vasculitis Foundation. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Johanna’s family on Thursday, December 22, 2016 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 23, 2016 at 9:30 am at the Parish of Mater Christi, 40 Hopewell Street, Albany. To leave Johanna’s family a message on their guestbook, light a candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services, please visit www.mcveighfuneralhome.com

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Johanna A. Lombardo

February 6, 1952 - December 16, 2016