Capalbo, Joan Frances December 28, 1924 - May 15, 2022

Joan Frances Capalbo, nee Van Cott, 97, of New Rochelle, NY, passed away of natural causes, on May 15 at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, NY. Joan was born on December 28, 1924, in Bronxville, NY., where she attended Tuckahoe High School. As a young woman, she was a model for Jay Thorpe in New York and was Miss Subway in the 1940s. She was married to Dr. Ralph Capalbo, lived in New Rochelle, and had 4 children. She is survived by two of her children, Leslie Maxson, and Gary Capalbo. Joan has 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was a member of Wykagyl Country Club and was the longest and oldest member. Joan had many friends was dearly loved by everyone who knew her. Memorial gathering will be held at the Fred H. McGrath & Son, Funeral Home, Bronxville, NY, on Saturday May 21^st from 1 to 3 pm.  In Lieu of flowers contributions made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at stjude.org/memorial