Joan Siclari

Joan Elizabeth Siclari (née Bockowski) passed away on October 3rd, 2024. She was born to John and Mary Bockowski on January 23rd, 1944 in Richmond Valley, Staten Island, New York. She was the youngest of 8 children, and was lovingly called “Flea” growing up by her siblings.

Joan graduated from Tottenville High School in 1962, and worked for The Bank of Montreal. In 1964, she married her first husband, Gordon Skjeie, and had two children, Sheryl Clark and Todd Skjeie. Joan worked for Westinghouse, The Raquet Club, and Kelly’s Pub, where she bartended for over 20 years. In 1980, she married her devoted, loving husband, Charles Siclari Jr. Joan was a doting, devoted wife, an amazing mother, and a proud, attentive grandma to her 4 grandchildren.

Joan absolutely loved her trips to Atlantic City, where she played the slot machines. She loved to go shopping, especially for her grandchildren, and was affectionately called “no price tag Joanie” by her family. Some of her other hobbies included bowling, being a member of the P.T.A., stepping into the role of dance mom, and watching sporting events. Joan enjoyed a cross-country trip, driving her 1966 Corvette, her 1988 Monte Carlo, playing joker poker, scratch offs, lotto, and watching game shows. She loved to read, including newspapers and magazines.

Joan was pre-deceased by her stepson, Charles Siclari III; oldest grandson, Andrew John “A.J.” Clark; brothers, John Bockowski, Joseph Bockowski, Edward “Butch” Bockowski, and Stanley “Stosch” Bockowski; and sister, Evelyn Kemper.

Joan is survived by her daughter, Sheryl Clark; adoring son-in-law, George Clark Jr.; son, Todd Skjeie; grandsons, George Clark III (Nicole Hodgens) and Brandon Clark (Natalie Masseria); granddaughter, Nicole Clark (Alec Luna); brother, Frank Bockowski; sister-in-law, Beatrice; sister, Maryann Dunn; brother-in-law, Robert Siclari; sister-in-law, Dawn Siclari; as well as many nieces and nephews.