Joan M. Stressant Carbone, age 82, of Stratford, beloved wife of the late Frank A. Carbone Sr., passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in Connecticut Hospice Branford. Joan, a retired office employee of Stop and Shop, was born in Bridgeport to the late William and Mildred (DeFelice) Stressant, and has been a life long area resident. Survivors include her devoted children, Frank A. Carbone Jr., Joyce Lesinsky and her husband Jim all of Stratford, grandson, Frank Lesinsky of Stratford, special cousins, Carol and Rudy Sterbach, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place on Monday, March 28th at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Garden Mausoleum, with Deacon Michael Saranich officiating. The Adzima Funeral Home-Stratford has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations in memory of Joan to Connecticut Hospice 100 Double Beach Road Branford, CT 06067