Joan A. Ruopp, 80, of Briny Breezes, FL and Bricktown, NJ, went peacefully home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2013. She was born on January 3, 1933 to Fred and Hazel Anderson in Elizabeth, NJ. Joan was a great source of comfort to many through her crisp sense of humor and loving advice. Her summers were spent in her beloved Ocean Grove, NJ and she cherished her winters here in Briny Breezes, FL. She so enjoyed the variety of birds that visited her feeders. She loved her books, magazines and her favorite TV Show, "Downton Abbey". Her life was filled with joy whenever she heard from her children and grandchildren. Joan graduated from Battin High School in Elizabeth, NJ and the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in dental hygiene. Before starting a family, she worked as a hygienist at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, NYC, in their dental clinic. Up until a few years ago, she was an avid bridge player and in their early years in Briny Breezes, she and her husband enjoyed many beautiful evenings square dancing with friends and neighbors here and in New Jersey. Joan was a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church in Ocean Grove, NJ, Briny Breezes Community Church, The Ladies Auxiliary of the Ocean Grove Auditorium Ushers Association and the Crane's Ford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by her beloved husband Paul of 54 years; daughter Paula J. De Jesus of Briny Breezes, FL; sons Joshua D. Ruopp and wife Chris of Harrisburg, PA, Andrew J. Ruopp and wife Susanne of Union, NJ; adoring grandchildren: Angie, Joey, Madison, Ryanne, Camryn, Katie, Danny, Danielle and Jacob; her brother Rev. Dr. James F. Anderson and wife Bette; niece Becky Williams and husband Pat, nephews Jay and Mark and his wife Jayvie, cousins Susan of Briny Breezes and Dolly of Lehighton, PA. and many other family members and friends. A celebration of her life service will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2013, 3 PM at the Briny Breezes Club House. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made for restoration of their beach front to the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, Now and Forever Fund, PO Box 248, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 www.oceangrove.org or the Briny Breezes Memorial Fund, 5000 N. Ocean Blvd. Briny Breezes, FL 33435.
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