Floral 05
Official Obituary of

Joyce McGowan

April 20, 1941 ~ June 13, 2025 (age 84) 84 Years Old

Joyce McGowan Obituary

Joyce McGowan 84, of Holiday City, Berkeley Township died on Friday June 13, 2025. Born in Lakewood, NJ she resided in Howell before moving to Toms River. Joyce was an avid Bingo player and loved her trips to the casino. She was a devoted Philadelphia Phillies fan and adored spending time with her family, friends and neighbors. Joyce was predeceased by her husband Robert. She is survived by her four daughters Theresa McGowan, Sherry Blondina (Dave), Barbara Granato, Kelly Petrosino (Bill), and her son Robert McGowan, Jr. (Lisa). Also survived by brothers Jim and Jack Matthews and sister-in-laws Carol and Cindy. Joyce adored her 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing on Tuesday June 17, 2025 from 3-6pm with a Service at 4:30pm at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals 145 St Catherine Blvd Toms River, NJ. In the lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The American Cancer Society or The American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be sent to www.ryanfuneralhome.com

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joyce McGowan, please visit our floral store.


Services

Visitation
Tuesday
June 17, 2025

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals- SCB
145 St. Catherine Blvd
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

Funeral Service
Tuesday
June 17, 2025

4:30 PM
Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals- SCB
145 St. Catherine Blvd
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

Donations

Diabetes Foundation
411 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack NJ 07601

American Cancer Society
2310 Rte 34 Suite 1D, Manasquan NJ 08736
Web: http://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html

SHARE OBITUARY

© 2026 Timothy E. Ryan Home For Funerals. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility