Jo Ann Ciaravella Heinen's Obituary
HEINEN, Jo Ann Ciaravella, 75, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Frederick Joseph Heinen. She is survived by her niece, Debra Riggs (Dan), nephews Philip and Mark Ciaravella; great nieces and nephews, Sarah Johnson, Travis Riggs, Joseph and Christina Ciaravella, Marissa Blackwell and Darby Ciaravella; great great nephew Jasper Johnson and many beloved cousins and friends. Jo Ann, a Tampa native had a long distinguished career in Washington DC on Capitol Hill and with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. She had a passion for travel, literature, music, cooking, entertaining, and mostly, her family. The family will receive friends for a visitation Saturday October 22nd, between 1pm-2pm, followed by services at Boza & Roel Funeral Home, 4730 North Armenia Ave, Tampa. Jo Ann will be buried alongside of her late husband, Fred, at Quantico National Cemetery in Virginia. In Lieu of Flowers the family asks that you consider a gift to the Smithsonian or The Italian Club of Tampa.
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