Sr. Joan Tresch, CSJP

Sister Joan M.Tresch , CSJP aka Sister Blanche Marie, 83, died peacefully at St. Michael Villa on March 22, 2013. She was born on January 28, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Joseph Anthony Tresch and Johanna Krause. Sister Joan entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace at St. Michael Villa Novitiate, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, on July 31, 1947; and pronounced final vows there on August 22, 1953. An educator, Sister Joan ministered at the following schools in NJ: St. James School; St. Anne’s School; St. Luke’s School; St. Elizabeth’s School; St. Joseph Boys Home; St. Joseph Village; St. Mary’s Day Care; St. Bridget’s Day Care, and St. Joseph School, Beverly. She also taught at Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School, Del Monte, Philippines. Sister was pre-deceased by her brother, Joseph and sisters, Mary Pietryka and Sr. Maria Jose Tresch, SSND. She is survived by her brother, John Tresch of North Hampton, NY, her devoted nephews, Adam Pietryka and Joshua Ives, and other family members. Visitation will be held on March 25, 2013 from 2-7 PM at St. Michael Villa, 399 Hudson Terrace, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Liturgy of Christian Burial will be on March 26, 2013 at 9:30 AM in St. Michael Villa Chapel. Arrangements made by Angelo G. Mania, Funeral Directors, Rutherford. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, Shalom Center, 399 Hudson Terrace, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.